Marsha P. Johnson State Park

Marsha P. Johnson

Today Marsha is most remembered for her activism in the Trans and Gay Liberation movements, 1969 - 1992. In her lifetime she was also known as a friend, family member, roommate, artist, caregiver, saint of the West Village, and more.

Walking a dog on the West Side Piers, 1982

Walking a dog on the West Side Piers, 1982 Photo by Leonard Fink, LGBT Community Center National History Archive

In the West Village, 1984

In the West Village, 1984 Photo by Hank O’Neal

During Christopher Street Liberation Day, 1971

During Christopher Street Liberation Day, 1971 Photo by Diana Davies, Manuscripts and Archives Division, The New York Public Library

Demonstrating with Sylvia Rivera at City Hall, 1973

Demonstrating with Sylvia Rivera at City Hall, 1973 Photo by Diana Davies, Manuscripts and Archives Division, The New York Public Library

With Sylvia Rivera in Stonewall sashes at NYC Pride, 1989

With Sylvia Rivera in Stonewall sashes at NYC Pride, 1989 Photo by Rudy Grillo, LGBT Community Center National History Archive

At home with roomate, Willy Brashears, 1980s

At home with roomate, Willy Brashears, 1980s Courtesy of Randy Wicker

On an East Village rooftop with the Hot Peaches, 1989

On an East Village rooftop with the Hot Peaches, 1989 New York University Library Special Collections, Courtesy of Jimmy Camicia

Posing with Andy Warhol’s Ladies and Gentlemen portrait of her, 1975

Posing with Andy Warhol’s Ladies and Gentlemen portrait of her, 1975 Courtesy of the Andy Warhol Museum

At home with Snoopy, 1980s

At home with Snoopy, 1980s Courtesy of Randy Wicker