# Event Details

- **Event Name**: Labor Day Tribute to E. Fred Long at Woodlawn
- **Event Start and End Date**: Sun, 06 Sep, 2026 at 01:00 pm (-05:00)
- **Event Description**: Join us for a special Labor Day Tribute to honor the life and legacy of Edwardsville coal miner, E. Fred Long, who lost his life at 19 years old in the Battle of Virden, on October 12, 1898. This significant local historical event is not well known, but played an integral role in shaping U.S. labor laws of today. 

The event is free and open to the public. Guests are welcome to bring lawn chairs. 

The tribute includes a procession of miners, members of the Union Miners Cemetery in Mt. Olive, Illinois, words from Mother Jones, labor songs, and the unveiling of a historic plaque for Fred, made possible through the generosity of the Mythic Mississippi Project.

Accessibility: The event will be held graveside. The terrain is flat and a short distance from the front chapel accessed through a straight grassy maintained path. 

Parking: Street parking is available in front of the cemetery entrance and adjacent streets. Passenger drop off space is available at the front entrance.
- **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/edwardsville/labor-day-tribute-to-e-fred-long-at-woodlawn/200030472427645
- **Event Categories**: 
- **Interested Audience**: 
  - total_interested_count: 25

## Ticket Details


## Event venue details

- **city**: Edwardsville
- **state**: IL
- **country**: United States
- **location**: 1400 Saint Louis Street          Mailing address PO Box 8, Edwardsville, IL, United States, Illinois 62025
- **lat**: 38.81064
- **long**: -89.97685
- **full address**: 1400 Saint Louis Street          Mailing address PO Box 8, Edwardsville, IL, United States, Illinois 62025

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## FAQs

- **Q**: When and where is Labor Day Tribute to E. Fred Long at Woodlawn being held?
  - **A:** Labor Day Tribute to E. Fred Long at Woodlawn takes place on Sun, 06 Sep, 2026 at 01:00 pm to Sun, 06 Sep, 2026 at 01:00 pm at 1400 Saint Louis Street          Mailing address PO Box 8, Edwardsville, IL, United States, Illinois 62025.
- **Q**: Who is organizing Labor Day Tribute to E. Fred Long at Woodlawn?
  - **A:** Labor Day Tribute to E. Fred Long at Woodlawn is organized by Woodlawn Cemetery.
- **Q**: Who is this event for? Is it right for me?
  - **A:** Labor Day Tribute to E. Fred Long at Woodlawn is ideal for music lovers, fans of all genres, and anyone who wants to celebrate the power of music - from intimate gigs and live sessions to festivals and cultural performances. Whether you're a first-time attendee or a longtime enthusiast in Edwardsville, this event is thoughtfully curated to deliver a standout experience worth every moment. If Labor Day Tribute to E. Fred Long at Woodlawn sounds like your kind of event, don't wait - spots fill up fast.

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