The Legacy Project illuminates and affirms the lives of lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, and queer (LGBTQ) people to honor their experiences and accomplishments; to collect and preserve their contributions to world history and culture.

Core values

- **Promoting Inclusion and Equity**: The project works to build an inclusive and equitable future for LGBTQ people, which is crucial for promoting social justice and equality[1][4].
- **Educational Impact**: Through initiatives like the Legacy Walk, the Legacy Wall, and the Legacy Project Education Initiative, it educates people about the significant contributions of LGBTQ individuals to history and culture, helping to combat social isolation and marginalization of LGBTQ youth[1].
- **Historical Preservation**: It preserves and celebrates the history of LGBTQ individuals, which has been largely redacted from mainstream historical narratives. This helps in giving LGBTQ people a sense of their place in history and promotes a more accurate and inclusive understanding of human history[1][4].
- **Community Well-being**: By promoting the contributions and experiences of LGBTQ people, the project enhances community well-being by fostering greater understanding, acceptance, and empathy. This can lead to reduced bullying, improved self-esteem, and better mental health outcomes for LGBTQ individuals[1].