The National AIDS Memorial Grove
The Grove is a 10-acre memorial for those impacted by AIDS. Located in San Francisco's Golden Gate Park, it's a dedicated space for healing, hope, and remembrance. This sacred ground honors those who have fought against this ongoing pandemic.
Why is the Grove important?
Since the start of the AIDS epidemic, those impacted have felt a collective grief and sought out positive ways to express it. The Grove ensures that lives lost to AIDS are not forgotten. It stands to tell the story of AIDS to current and future generations, striving to protect their communities from the harm of fear, silence, discrimination, or stigma.
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The Grove Story
The idea for the National AIDS Memorial was first conceived in 1988 by a small group of San Francisco residents representing a community devastated by the AIDS epidemic, but with no positive way to express their collective grief.
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Memorialize
The National AIDS Memorial has provided an opportunity for individuals to honor a life by memorializing them within the beauty of the memorial in perpetuity.
Grove 35
Legacy and Lessons from 35 Years of the National AIDS Memorial Grove.
Memories of individuals who died of AIDS, stories of survivors and caregivers and advocates, and the broader story of the AIDS epidemic
Community Stories
Individuals or groups may reserve the Grove for specific event use with permission
Events in the Grove
Community Volunteer Workdays will not be held until further notice
Volunteer Workdays
Help Us Continue to Share the Story of HIV/AIDS
Help the Grove continue to provide a space for healing, hope, remembrance, and education for another 35 years by donating to the National AIDS Memorial:
