Vintage Labor Day

1970s

Perfect picnic ideas from the ’70s, with 18 summery retro recipes

We’ve gathered recipes, tips and more great picnic ideas from the ’70s so you can have a fab summer celebration, retro-style!

1902 President Roosevelt's Labor Day speech, Rutland, Vt.

1900s

The history of Labor Day

Labor Day marks a new epoch in the annals of human history. It differs from some of the other holidays of the year in that it glorifies no armed conflicts or battles of man’s prowess over man.

Vintage all-American trifle dessert recipe from 1993

1990s

2 pretty patriotic Jell-O desserts: All-American trifle + Red, white & blue loaf (1990s)

If you’re bringing dessert to this year’s 4th of July potluck, these easy patriotic Jell-O desserts have an all-American appeal that everyone will love.

Stars & stripes dessert Pound cake, berries & whipped topping (1994)

Vintage advertisements

Stars & stripes dessert cake with strawberries & blueberries (1994)

They’ll all want seconds on the Fourth when you serve this festive and patriotic flag-design Stars & stripes dessert! It’s also perfect for the Memorial Day and Labor Day holidays.