The Battle of Virden narrated by Virden historian, John Alexander, during the Miners Day commemoration at Union Miners Cemetery, in Mt. Olive, on October 8, 2023:

WATCH OUR BATTLE OF VIRDEN WEBINAR (recorded December 7, 2023) https://uofi.box.com/s/3nimt4patpoz9n37nw2t3scz7rneguy4

Watch Joann Condellone speak about the labor heritage of the Battle of Virden: uofi.box.com/s/01ggrw913c5ycm4k85dum4lio9hc28yu

On October 13, 2024 the 125th anniversary of the Battle of Virden was celebrated at the Union Miners Cemetery in Mt. Olive, where a memorial honors the martyrs of that day in 1898. During this Miners Day celebration at the cemetery, UMWA President Cecil E. Roberts was the keynote speaker. He, Mother Jones (portrayed by Loretta Williams) and General Bradley (portrayed by Dale Hawkins) laid a wreath at the memorial.