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1. Aaron Eichorst Oral History (31:43)

Date:
2025-05-28
Main contributors:
Aaron Eichorst, Jenny Mead
Summary:
Aaron Eichorst shares his experiences growing up as a Mennonite and his complicated relationship with the Mennonite Church after coming out. He discusses the gay community in Charlottesville and several gay bars that are now closed, including the Silver Fox, Club 216, and Escafe. Aaron also describes his experiences as an art teacher and deciding when and how to be out with his coworkers and students.