Paterson, NJ, the Silk City

Learn about the silk mills of the early 1900's. Weave a bookmark. (NJCCS 3.4, 6.1, 6.2, 6.5)
The American Labor Museum is proud to offer Distance Learning Classes on a wide variety of topics that address the topics of workers, immigrants, labor struggles, child labor and more. These videoconferencing classes are available on a daily basis for your school, library and/or organization. Advanced registration is required.
Distance Learning Classes that are available are listed below.
To register, please call the Museum (973) 595-7953 or email labormuseum@gmail.com to request a date and time. You will receive a confirmation over the phone or via email. A pre/post teacher's guide/suggested classroom activities packet is also aviable upon request.
The fee per lesson is $75.00 for members of the American Labor Museum and $100.00 for others (45 minute session).
Technical Information:
The American Labor Museum/Botto House National Landmark received an operating support grant from the New Jersey Historical Commission, a division of the Department of State. Funding is provided, in part, by the New Jersey Cultural Trust.
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