Lawrence History Live! is a special place at the festival where you can learn about the history of the strike and the ways it connects to the lives of Lawrencians and workers today. We feature history told “from below” - from the millworker’s perspective and not the mill owner’s; from the renter’s and not the real estate mogul’s; from everyday folks and not the wealthy or the politically connected.

This year, the Bread and Roses Heritage Festival is transforming its popular Lawrence History Live series to embrace a new community-centered format. “Lawrence History Live presents: Community in Conversation” will invite the public to join together for two
30-minute circle conversations periodically throughout the festival (scheduled for 12:00 p.m. and 2:35 p.m.). In these circles, everyone will engage in discussions on topics related to
labor, unionism, and the public redress of grievances. Each circle conversation will also feature local guest facilitators with unique insights and backgrounds related to the topic. Our hope is that this new format will truly bring Lawrence history to life by incorporating a larger range of community voices and experiences, leaving us all inspired to continue these important conversations beyond the circle.

This year we will have simultaneous interpretation available for those who
are bilingual in English or Spanish! If you need interpretation, please go to the Interpreter’s Tent a few minutes before the talk is scheduled to grab your headset.