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Commemorating the Hastings UMWA - District 2         Labor Chautauquas

From 1924 to 1926 the United Mine Workers of America held innovative workers' education programs in bituminous coal towns throughout western Pennsylvania. Hastings recorded the largest attendance in 1925. With the leadership of district President John Brophy, the Chautauquas featured nationally prominent speakers and educators as well as local entertainers. They received national press attention and recognition from progressive artists.

Pictures from the Hastings Marker Dedication