Ludlow Tent Colony Site

The Ludlow Tent Colony Site is a memorial in Colorado marking a coal miners' labor strike from 1913 to 1914. The grounds contain remnants of temporary shelters and foundations where mining families lived while fighting for better wages and working conditions.

The tent colony began in 1913 when coal miners stopped work and moved their families into temporary camps to pressure employers for better terms. In April 1914, the state militia attacked the settlement, killing residents and changing how the nation viewed labor disputes.

The site marks where mining families stood together to demand better working conditions and fair pay, a struggle that shaped labor laws across the country. Visitors can sense how the memorial keeps alive the memory of ordinary people who risked everything for dignity and justice.

The site is open to visitors and features informational markers and a granite monument with historical details about the conflict. Wear comfortable shoes since the ground is uneven and exploring on foot gives you the best sense of the place.

Beneath the grounds lie preserved cellar foundations where women and children sought shelter during the attack. These underground spaces reveal how families tried to protect themselves when violence erupted above them.