The Origins of Labor Day
We're about to hit the one of the busiest holiday weekends at the Lake of the Ozarks. The school year has already started, but Labor Day is a chance for family and friends of all ages to enjoy one last weekend before summer unofficially draws to an end. This "summer blowout" is how most of us tend to think about Labor Day - barbecues, boating, and summer fun - but how did this American holiday begin? Your friends at Arrowhead Title, Inc. are here to delve into the history of Labor Day with you so we can learn more about this great holiday. Bleak Beginnings The history of Labor Day dates back to the height of the Industrial Revolution in the late 1800s. While this was a highly successful time for America's economy and manufacturing, it was a dismal time for America's workers. Most workers worked twelve-hour shifts, seven days a week, simply to earn a basic living. While some states had restrictions in place, many children (some even as young as five or six...