Announcing: 1886 || 2011 on the 125th anniversary of Haymarket

by AREA | Published Nov. 26, 2010

May 4, 2011 will mark the 125th anniversary of the bombing at Haymarket Square. Much of the story and its aftermath are widely known, but it is in the spirit of AREA Chicago to recognize this historical, local event and ask how it resonates today.

How does the Haymarket legacy inform the work you do? How are you commemorating the 125th anniversary of the Haymarket affair? Over the winter and spring AREA Chicago will examine the many ways the Haymarket legacy influences social justice work in the arts, education, and activism in Chicago. This project will culminate on May 4, 2011 with a public event and the release of a commemorative
booklet.

If you are planning or participating in a Haymarket commemoration, if your work is inspired by the legacy of Haymarket, or if you are interested in participating in this project contact the AREA Chicago/Haymarket project at: haymarket@areachicago.org.