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This is the website of the Barre Historical Society, owner of the Socialist Labor Party Hall National Historic Landmark, known as the “The Old Labor Hall”. Here you can find information about the history of the Hall, about renting the Hall for your event, and about how you can help the Barre Historical Society preserve the Hall and the Union Cooperative Store bakery building.
 
How to encourage women to run for political office will be the focus of the next offering in our series of free events examining critical social issues and ways for individuals to actively contribute to improving life in Vermont. Led by Elaine Haney, of Encourage Vermont, the session will be held on Saturday, December 7 at 2 PM at the Old Labor Hall. According to Haney, women are significantly under-represented in government – from the White House and Congress to the Vermont Legislature to local select boards. Haney will also address what it takes to run for office and how Vermont women can step up and run.

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The Feb. 1st Labor Heritage Power Hour podcast features the Old Labor Hall, with contributions from our own Ruth Ruttenberg & Karen Lane. Catch it at https://yourrightsatwork.podbean.com/

Happenings at the Hall:

  • Thomas C. Davis: A Life in Vermont

    Oral history recollections by a 17th generation Vermonter, the son of a former governor, and himself a life-long public servant.

    Tom Davis was a political activist, public speaker, storyteller, author, and statesman. Also known as “Tom Terrific,” he was widely admired for his quick wit, humor, humility, kindness, wisdom, and generosity. Read more →

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Check out the Old Labor Hall YouTube channel for video excerpts from events at the Hall.