Explore 1967

The year 1967 was designated the “Summer of Love” when somewhere between 75,000 and 100,000 youth flooded 25 blocks in San Francisco’s Haight-Ashbury district. Beforehand, the neighborhood was home to a small community of “hip” residents who were interested in art, music, theatre, and literature. Afterward, it was known worldwide as the center of countercultural activities. For many, the 'Summer of Love' calls to mind an ambitious attempt at a cultural revolution when America’s youth championed values like peace, love, and freedom of expression.