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If you love Labor Day, then Attleboro, Massachusetts, is the place to visit. The home of the Women at Work Museum, Attleboro is a good place to reflect on and celebrate the true value of labor.
It is often said that a woman’s work is never done. And whether they’re mothers, professional women or both, women are among the hardest working, most productive people on the world scene. And now they have a museum in their honor; the Women at Work Museum was erected to honor women’s achievements throughout history, as well as provide education programs that encourage independence, leadership, as well as excellence in areas such as science, math, technology, and engineering.
With exhibits like Envision 2010—which explores the past, present and future of women’s work—and Young Women to Watch, the Women at Work Museum brings to light both the historical milestones and the modern day accomplishments of women.
While celebrating the Labor Day holiday in Attleboro, Massachusetts, guests may want to stage their own Labor Day festivity; one complete with a complete array of party supplies. These could include a colorful sign or banner reading “Happy Labor Day!”, as well as take-home party flags in various colors. A possible centerpiece could feature a rotating stand filled with action figures and small dolls that represent people of different professions, including police officers, executives, fire fighters, politicians, etc. All tableware should be presented in muted but still festive hues, including dark red, light blue, and soft yellow. Placemats could bear inscriptions of famous quotes and adages regarding work, including designer Coco Chanel’s famous line, "Success is often achieved by those who don't know that failure is inevitable."
An amazing place to visit for Labor Day is Attleboro, Massachusetts; a place to celebrate the strong significance of a hard day’s labor.
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Right click to copy the the printable Labor Day puzzle below.
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Right click to copy the the printable Labor Day puzzle
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* Labor Day is a national legal holiday that is over 100 years old.
* Over the years, it has evolved from a purely labor union celebration into a general "last fling of summer" festival.
* It is the first Monday in September, Labor Day has come to be recognized in the U.S. not only as a celebration of the working class, but even more so as the unofficial end of the summer season.
* The Labor Day holiday grew out of a celebration and parade in honor of the working class by the Knights of Labor in 1882 in New York.
* In 1884, the Knights held a large parade in New York City celebrating the working class. The parade was held on the first Monday in September.
* The Knights passed a resolution to hold all future parades on the same day, designated by them as Labor Day.
* Today Americans have barbecues, picnics, parades, give speeches and spend the day with family and friends honoring the working class.
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Educational Labor Day History Learning Guide
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