Mother Jones: March of the Mill Children
- https://www.jerseyvillelibrary.org/news-events/mother-jones-march-of-the-mill-children
- Mother Jones: March of the Mill Children
- 2023-06-26T18:30:00-05:00
- 2023-06-26T19:30:00-05:00
- When Jun 26, 2023 from 06:30 PM to 07:30 PM (US/Central / UTC-500)
- Where Jerseyville Public Library
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In a unique interactive performance, historical reenactor and beloved Jerseyville neighbor Loretta Williams will present the story of the 1903 "Children's Crusade," in which Mother Jones helped child mill laborers find their voice by leading them in a march from Philadelphia to Oyster Bay, New York. Families are encouraged to attend!!