Friends of the Real Mother Jones Museum

Friends of the Real Mother Jones Museum Phone the city of Mt. Olive for hours during COVID restrictions. The museum is inside the Mt. Olive city hall building.

It has been closed a couple times by COVID concerns. Call ahead of time to the city to see if it is open for visitors (217) 999-4261. Otherwise, use the e-mail for more detailed information concerning after hour tours or other information.

A few more photos from the event this weekend...
05/07/2026

A few more photos from the event this weekend...

03/13/2026

Led by Superbloom and supported by the United Mine Workers of America, Darden + Shubert Architecture, historian Dr. Fawn Amber Montoya, archaeologist Karin Larkin, Jane Daniels, and many generous keepers of memory, the Ludlow Tent Colony Memorial master plan and landscape design process invites refl...

02/05/2026

Paying tribute to an unparalleled labor leader whose courage and tenacity secured victory after victory. His guidance and faith changed lives, leaving an enduring legacy. We may never see another like him.

02/05/2026

He showed me how to lead the right way. I've always admired Cecil's bravery and his willingness to speak truth to power. Cecil taught a generation what real solidarity and unity truly looks like.

02/04/2026

Cecil Roberts' bravery and dedication to truth were unmatched. He fearlessly faced challenges and inspired generations of trade unionists with his solidarity and unity. A true leader whose legacy will endure.

02/03/2026

Some lyrics in the video came directly from Cecil. "Dream within our grasp" references Martin Luther King, who said if you don't have something worth dying for, your life isn't worth living. A sentiment carried today.

02/03/2026

We gather to honor a leader unlike any other, whose courage and strength brought us victory through countless battles. He changed my life, a mentor and friend whose leadership made me who I am today.

From the UMWA 2025 Convention in St. Louis. https://www.facebook.com/share/p/1DMoKSToHj/
02/02/2026

From the UMWA 2025 Convention in St. Louis. https://www.facebook.com/share/p/1DMoKSToHj/

UMWA Secretary-Treasurer Brian Sanson offers recognition to union guests at their special October 2026 convention in St. Louis, MO.

01/31/2026

His speeches often moved me to tears. He made me feel appreciated and recognized from the very first rally. I received photographs with notes like, "You are my inspiration." It's very humbling.

01/30/2026

At an award ceremony, Cecil Roberts sat with my wife and I during the entire proceedings as he was about to receive his lifetime achievement award. It meant the world to me. That's what friends do.

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200 E. Main
Mount Olive, IL
62069

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