Labor & Ethnic Heritage Festival
Pawtucket, Rhode Island, USA
Late AugustDescription
Slater Mill hosts the much-loved Labor & Ethnic Heritage Festival held on the grounds of Slater Mill, located at 67 Roosevelt Avenue in the heart of downtown Pawtucket on Sunday, August 30, 2009 12-5 PM. The Festival takes place during the popular and highly publicized Pawtucket Arts Festival. The Labor & Ethnic Heritage Festival is an opportunity to celebrate the experiences, histories, music and art of the many cultures and communities that built and continue to build Rhode Island and the nation. From 1990 through 2001 the Rhode Island Labor & Ethnic Heritage Festival became a focal point for those Rhode Islanders who were interested in sharing their stories, celebrating their heritage and embracing others. Bringing back this festival in 2008, it was an opportunity to bring together people from diverse backgrounds, work environments and traditions and continues in 2009. The Festival included great music as well as activities for all ages, vendors, exhibits and cultural demonstrations. Social action groups, fine craftspeople and area labor unions are also represented. Slater Mill will host mill tours from 10-5 pm. Admission to this event is free. We are currently looking for sponsors for this event. To be a sponsor, be considered as a vendor or musical group and for more information, email info@slatermill.org.
Performers
visit our website at www.slatermill.org
Venue
Slater Mill Museum grounds
Directions
From NY, CT, Providence: I-95 North to Exit 28 (School St.). Left at bottom of ramp. Go through light, down hill, bear right across the river and turn right on Roosevelt Ave. Slater Mill is on the right. From Cape Cod and east: I-195 West to I-95 North and follow directions above. From Boston/Attleboro area: I 95 South to Exit 29 (Downtown Pawtucket) onto Broadway, follow Broadway to merge with Main St. Take right at light. Slater Mill is on your right. From Worcester/Sturbridge area: Rte. 146 South to Mineral Spring Ave. (Rte 15). Turn left at bottom of ramp and follow Mineral Spring Ave. until it joins Church St. and ends at Park Place. Turn right, then immediate left on Circulator. Bear right on Main St., first left on Roosevelt Ave.
Times
12:00 pm - 5:00 pm
Admission & Parking
FREE admission and parking
Website
http://www.slatermill.org
Infophone
401-.725.8638
Email
festivals@slatermill.org