True to its title, [b:Interpreting Lgbt History at Museums and Historic Sites|22962376|Interpreting Lgbt History at Museums and Historic Sites|Susan Ferentinos|https://i.gr-assets.com/images/S/compressed.photo.goodreads.com/books/1417981440i/22962376._SX50_.jpg|42529193] is a solid resource for historians and museum professionals.

If you have read other books of the Interpreting History series, this one presents a history and social dialogue in the first two-thirds similar to [b:Interpreting Difficult History at Museums and Historic Sites|27782442|Interpreting Difficult History at Museums and Historic Sites|Julia Rose|https://i.gr-assets.com/images/S/compressed.photo.goodreads.com/books/1464477476i/27782442._SX50_.jpg|47759419]. While there remains an absence of literature on this topic, this is a good summation of a complex and dynamic history that takes into account the changing notions of sexuality and identity. It also does not stumble into the pitfall of whitewashing this innately dynamic and multi-layered narrative(s). Penned by author Susan Ferentinos, she deserves credit for doing her due diligence.

The final section includes three case studies, taking on a format similar to [b:Interpreting Native American History and Culture at Museums and Historic Sites|22493814|Interpreting Native American History and Culture at Museums and Historic Sites|Raney Bench|https://i.gr-assets.com/images/S/compressed.photo.goodreads.com/books/1412528921i/22493814._SX50_.jpg|41939720] and [b:Interpreting African American History and Culture at Museums and Historic Sites|22962374|Interpreting African American History and Culture at Museums and Historic Sites|Max Van Balgooy|https://i.gr-assets.com/images/S/compressed.photo.goodreads.com/books/1417411081i/22962374._SX50_.jpg|42529191]. While I would have preferred more case studies, the content presented does offer unique viewpoints.

Overall, I would recommend it.