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Now THRU Summer 2012! Centennial Commemoration of Bread and Roses Strike Continues

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Now THRU Summer 2012! Centennial Commemoration of Bread and Roses Strike Continues
Start:
July 2, 2012
End:
September 3, 2012
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Updated:
July 2, 2012
Address:
Lawrence, MA, United States

Many groups and individuals in Lawrence have been working for nearly two years to celebrate, commemorate, and learn from the 1912 Great Lawrence Textile Strike, known as the Bread & Roses Strike. Continuing through the summer is a history exhibit on the sixth floor of the Everett Mill, open Thursday-Saturday from 11:00 to 3:00 and by appointment. Also, numerous talks and discussions about the strike’s history are planned for the rest of the year. Also, get ready for a great Bread & Roses Heritage Festival on the Lawrence Common on Monday, September 3, from noon until 6:00PM. To learn more about the strike and upcoming events you can Like the Centennial Facebook page by going to:

https://www.facebook.com/pages/Bread-and-Roses-1912-2012/341113802569909?ref=ts&sk=wallThis

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