Joe Hill lived his first 23 years in Gävle before leaving Sweden for the USA in 1902 and was engaged in freedom of speech and equality. He was convicted and executed for murder in 1915, despite many believing there was insufficient evidence. During the Joe Hill Days in Gävle, the themes Joe Hill lived for are highlighted.
The arrangements include a city walk in Joe Hill's footsteps, an author talk with Sanna Ghotbi, Christer Forsberg interpreting Joe Hill, Walpurgis Night at Musikhuset, Skottes Musikteater performing 'Joe Hill', film screening and director visit at Bio 7:an, and Sounds Fair Festival at Gasklockorna. On Walpurgis Night, an evening in Joe Hill's spirit awaits at Musikhuset, with community, live music, and a quiz. The Joe Hill Visitor Center opened in September 2024 and is located in the Fängelsemuseet's premises.
It is intended to guide tourists and locals into Joe Hill's footsteps in Gävle. Joe Hill Garden, the protest singer's childhood home, is located in Gamla stan and is a given element during the Joe Hill Days. Gävle municipality organizes the days in collaboration with ABF, Fängelsemuseet, Joe Hill Society, Joe Hill Visitor Center, Skottes Musikteater, and Teater de Profundis.
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