July 7 A Visit from Mother Jones

Irish immigrant Mary Harris "Mother" Jones was an active force in the labor movement in the early 20th century. She campaigned for the rights of workers in many occupations, including miners, railroaders, steel workers and children in the textile mills. Karen Vuranch recreates the fire and energy that was Mother Jones in a living history performance, leaving the audience knowing how it felt to sit in a union hall and listen to the outspoken Mother Jones.

and at 7 PM: People's University, Archaeology, Class 2

“Regional Archaeology”

An exploration of the major time periods: Paleo, Archaic, and Woodland.

Instructor: Travis Henline, Site Manager, West Virginia Independence Hall