Labor’s Schoolhouse
Labor’s Schoolhouse
American Labor Museum
Angelica Santomauro and Evelyn Hershey present a weekly podcast from the American Labor Museum on it’s history and public program offerings.
Reflection Upon the Women’s March on Int’l Women’s Day at the American Labor Museum
A discussion of the Women’s Day official flower, a poetry reading and a reflection of a 106 year young woman on voting with her mother in 1920.
Mar 11, 2020
9 min
History of International Women’s Day
The staff of the American Labor Museum tell the history of International Women’s Day, with inspirational quotes about women’s equality and the exhibit on Women’s Suffrage entitled “Women Who Dare to Inspire.”.
Mar 4, 2020
7 min
Women’s History Month at the American Labor Museum
In honor of Women’s History, the American Labor Museum has two exhibits on view. In addition, the museum is hosting a Women’s March on international Women’s Day, Sunday, March 8th at 1:00 PM.
Feb 26, 2020
6 min
American Labor Museum’s Library & Archive
The museum staff discusses opportunities to borrow books, films and music free of charge from the museum’s library. In addition, the museum’s archival collection of photographs and artifacts related to labor and immigrants are available upon request to authors, museums and libraries for exhibition purposes.
Feb 19, 2020
8 min
Public Programs at Labor’s Schoolhouse
Staff discusses the Silk Walk, facility rental and Book of Remembrance at the American Labor Museum.
Feb 12, 2020
5 min
Black History at Labor’s Schoolhouse
The museum directors discuss an educational program offered to the general public called “Museum In a Suitcase.” These portable exhibits can be borrowed and used as teaching tools in schools, labor unions, nursing homes and other organizations.
Feb 5, 2020
6 min
Labor Arts Class for Children
Free visual and performing arts classes are offered on Saturday mornings at the American Labor Museum for 3rd through 5th grade students. Funding is provided by the Puffin Foundation.
Jan 29, 2020
7 min
The History of the Botto House
This episode discusses the origin of the Botto House and it’s prominent role in labor history, which led to its national landmark status.
Jan 21, 2020
9 min
Directors’ Stories
Director Angelica Santomauro and Education Director Evelyn Hershey discuss their backgrounds and how they began their journey to the American Labor Museum.
Jan 15, 2020
4 min