Remembering the Triangle Factory Fire: March 25, 1911 - March 25, 2011

March 25, 2011 is the Centennial of the infamous Triangle Shirtwaist Factory Fire which took the lives of 146 workers,mostly young immigrant Jewish and Italian women, and galvanized a movement for social justice. In concert with organizations and individuals across the country, the Remember the Triangle Fire Coalition is  spearheading commemorative events – activism, education, arts – for the Centennial and the establishment of a permanent public art memorial.

For more information, including streaming videos of today's events beginning at 11 AM, visit this site

Also, you are invited to join with churches, schools and fire houses across the country.
Step outside and ring a bell at 4:45 EST, the exact time the first alarm was sounded.