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Local History Presentation: Peekskill Riots Episode 4: "A Long Ways From Home" - The Riot of September 4th, 1949 In-Person
Filmmaker Jon Scott Bennett will screen The Peekskill Riots Episode 4 followed by a Q&A.
30,000 fans of Paul Robeson would be attacked after attending his concert outside Peekskill, NY. Despite an unprecedented level of police protection promising to quell any violence, the largest race riot in the region would unfold before the eyes of the world.
You can watch all the episodes here!
- Date:
- Tuesday, March 4, 2025
- Time:
- 6:30pm - 8:30pm
- Time Zone:
- Eastern Time - US & Canada (change)
- Location:
- Multipurpose Room
- Audience:
- Adults
- Categories:
- History & Local Interest Movies & Film