Socialist Labor Party Hall / Old Labor Hall

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 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.

“The Resurrection of Victor Jara” – An Evening of Film and Music

Friday, March 22 at 7:00 pm Buy Ticket NOW

The Old Labor Hall is hosting a gala evening celebrating the life and music of Chilean musician and political activist Victor Jara.

This feature-length film documents the extraordinary life and legacy of iconic Chilean singer-songwriter, Victor Jara, executed in 1973 following a right-wing military coup.

Followed by a Q&A with writer and producer John Summa and live music by the Vermont-New York group Los Pimientos. Read more →
Film – “American Socialist: The Life and Times of Eugene Victor Debs”

Sunday, April 7 at 7:00 pm (Admission Free)

This is the passionate, thoughtful biography of the founder of the American Socialist Party, five-time presidential candidate and the only presidential candidate in US history to be imprisoned for his campaign platform and run from jail. Read more →

News:

“If Stone Could Speak” – Vermont PBS Broadcast

February 28, 2019 at 7:00 pm, is the first Vermont PBS broadcast of the documentary… →
Scott Skinner Dies — Former Board Member and Volunteer

Scott Skinner, former board member and long time Barre Historical Society volunteer died on December… →
The Bakery rises up!

The first phase of the restoration of the Union Cooperative Store bakery building is nearing completion. If all goes well, on Labor Day weekend, the doors of this historic building will reopen with a grand celebration as the “Rise Up Bakery”. →
Bernie Sanders endorses designation of Old Labor Hall as UNESCO World Heritage Site

Senator Bernie Sanders has generously used his worldwide popularity to highlight the international importance of the Socialist Labor Party Hall National Historic Landmark →