by Peggy Robin

This Labor Day weekend I couldn't decide which of the two events to highlight as the "Get Out!" event of the week. But why labor over the choice. Why not both? So here's the Friday event, to start your Labor Day holiday off with a look into its historical significance. And then you can pick a time during the 3-day weekend to visit the art show at the historic Glen Echo Park...and while you're there, ride the 102-year-old Dentzel Carousel!

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A Labor of Love? Labor History and the National Mall

National Mall and Memorial Parks

A Twilight Talk by

Ranger Herendeen (202-426-6841)

Date: Friday, September 1, 2023

Time: 8:00 PM

Duration: 45 minutes

Location: Sylvan Theater, Independence Ave SW & 15th St NW - Map:

https://goo.gl/maps/BdH1yTHXXJJge7sT9

FREE.

Labor Day was the fourth established federal holiday (1894) after Christmas, New Year’s Day, and Independence Day. But what is labor? Why is it so important? And why have Americans always struggled to make labor safe, fair, and inclusive? Join us for a discussion of this important story, told in the history of the National Mall and the iconic memorials of Washington, D.C.

https://www.nps.gov/nama/planyourvisit/twilight.htm

https://www.nps.gov/planyourvisit/event-details.htm?id=6899C1D3-9B95-7569-FF5FE814778D6EE1

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The 52nd Annual Labor Day Art Show at Glen Echo Park!

Our 2023 Labor Day Art Show - the 52nd anniversary of this event - will take place in the historic Spanish Ballroom this year as it has for over half a century!

The show will be held from September 2 - 4, 2023 | 12pm - 6pm, with an

Opening Reception on September 1 at 7:30pm - RSVPs preferred, not required

The show features work from more than 200 artists from the greater Washington, DC area. The display includes a wide range of media, including sculpture, paintings, works on paper, ceramics, fiber arts, jewelry, photography, and furniture.