LAWRENCE HISTORY LIVE

Lawrence History Live (LHL) is a special place at the Festival where you can learn about the history of the Strike of 1912 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, Lawrence History Live will invite the public to join together for three 25-minute conversations periodically throughout the Festival. Each community circle will feature guest speakers who will introduce the topic before inviting the audience to join in and share their thoughts, ideas and opinions. If 20 minutes isn’t enough, you can keep the conversation going at the LHL Community Conversations tent!

This year we will have simultaneous interpretation in English or Spanish! If you need interpretation, please go to the Information Tent a few minutes before the talk is scheduled to get a headset.