MARC Dinner & History Series: Life in the MIlls

Looking for a bite to eat and something to do after work? Did you or someone in your family work in one of Rockingham County’s textile mills or would you like to know more about those who did? If you answered yes, join us at the Museum & Archives of Rockingham County (MARC) on Thursday, August 15th from 6-8pm for Life in the Mills: Its Challenges & Rewards.

This enlightening and thought-provoking program recalls the long and rich history of the textile mill experience. Special guests include Joey Fink, Hugh McColl fellow at the Center for the Study of the American South presenting The Many Norma Raes and Jack Cipriani, past president of the Teamsters (Eastern Region) and Greensboro Local 39 discussing labor unions and the mills. An open- mic session follows. We invite you to come and share your stories about textile mills in Rockingham County.