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Join us on a journey to Forest Home Cemetery, where every May Day, a diverse array of individuals—from anarchists and communists to socialists, labor historians, union members, and the simply curious—gather to honor the legacy of the Haymarket Martyrs. The spirit of solidarity and remembrance shines brightly as people converge from across Chicagoland and the globe.
Witness the camaraderie and reverence as attendees pay homage to those who gave their lives in the struggle for workers' rights, justice, and freedom. This video captures the essence of May Day 2023, offering a glimpse into a unique and powerful tradition that continues to inspire and unite generations. Join us every year in Forest Park, Illinois, in commemorating the Haymarket Martyrs and celebrating the ongoing fight for social and economic justice. Lucy Parsons, generally known as a widow of one of the Haymarket martyrs, was a giant in the labor movement herself. Considered “more dangerous than a thousand rioters” by the Chicago police, her story is complex and nuanced and still being debated to this day. Amy Binns-Calvey, volunteer at the Forest Park Historical Society, will give an hour-long presentation on Lucy’s life and work. Thursday, March 28, 2024 6:30 PM - 7:30 PM
Hosted by the Historical Society of Forest Park and Forest Park Public Library. Forest Park, Illinois. Correction the quote on the Haymarket Martyrs Monument is: "The day will come when our silence will be more powerful than the voices you are throttling today" |
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