For LGBTQ+ history month, join National Park Ranger Meaghan Michel for a virtual talk on queerness & gothic literature!

From its origins in the late 18th century, Gothic Literature has been shaped by the queer authors and queer themes that brought this genre to life. The gothic touched on the real-world anxieties of its writers and readers, and queerness in particular was used as a source of fear, allure, anxiety, and comfort in different measures. This talk will explore the private lives of some of the gothic’s biggest authors, and the public fears surrounding queerness that permeated the stories themselves.

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Meaghan Michel has worked for the National Park Service for 10 years, with a primary focus on researching and interpreting LGBTQ+ history. She is currently a Park Ranger at the National Parks of Boston, and has previously worked at Longfellow House-Washington’s Headquarters National Historic Site, Appomattox Courthouse National Historical Park, and Gettysburg National Military Park. She is currently working on her Bachelor’s Degree in Public History and Literature.

For more spooky queer content, revisit Meaghan's 2021 program: The Queer History of Dracula.