Thank you to everyone who came out to the Haymarket Martyrs' Monument or joined us virtually on May Day. We were so excited to be able to host a safe in-person event this year as well as virtual events. May Day has an audience extending throughout the U.S. and beyond, so virtual events give us a unique opportunity for broader participation. It was amazing to be out in the sunshine with so many people at the monument. ​

Mark Rogovin was the Haymarket Martyrs’ Monument’s biggest fan. He wrote The Day Will Come, the booklet telling the story of those buried on Radical Row, and he worked on multiple projects to restore the monument for all visitors to enjoy.

The Historical Society of Forest Park is honoring individuals who continue to further the work of labor history with the Mark Rogovin Working Class Heroes Award. The first to receive this honor is the always-dedicated Amy Binns-Calvey.

Mark started our 1st-Saturday-of-the-month tours, delighting groups with his vast knowledge. In 2016 he passed the torch to Amy, who has enthusiastically met visitors from all over the world to share with them the story of the Haymarket Affair, the Haymarket Martyrs’ Monument, and the radicals buried near it. In 2020 she led a virtual tour of the Martyrs’ Monument and Radical Row as well as Forest Home Cemetery. Congratulations Amy!

Photograph by Betty Alzamora