National Historic Marker Day
On National Historic Marker Day, we celebrate skill you can measure in callouses and clean solder.
About this celebration
Founded 2022 by NDC & William G. Pomeroy Foundation
How to celebrate
Small, doable ways to celebrate National Historic Marker Day.
- Fix one thing you've been meaning to fix.
- Teach someone how to use a tool they don't own yet.
- Tip and review the tradesperson who helped you recently.
- Tidy the toolbox, the shop, or the junk drawer.
- Support a local hardware store this week.
Celebration ideas by audience
For families
Fix one thing together. Let the kids hand you the tools.
For kids
Teach them the name and use of one tool — really teach it.
For couples
Pick a weekend project and actually finish it.
At the office
Acknowledge the facilities and maintenance team — they are your office.
At school
Highlight trades as real, valuable career paths.
In your community
Support a local trade school, apprenticeship, or rebuilding program.
On your own
Tune up your toolbox or workspace. It pays you back.