PLYMOUTH — The Pease Public Library will host author David Vermette and his lecture, "The History of the Ku Klux Klan in New England in the 1920s," via Zoom on Tuesday, Jan. 24, at 7 p.m.
Most New Englanders think of the Ku Klux Klan as a Southern institution targeting mainly African-Americans. But in the 1920s, the Klan was nationwide and enjoyed strong support in the North and West as well as the South. In addition to people of color, the 1920s Klan also targeted Catholics, Jews, immigrants, and organized labor. This presentation will explore the history of the so-called “Second Klan” of the 1920s focusing especially on the Klan’s New England chapters. Register to receive the link for the program by going to the form here: tinyurl.com/y45wjxh9.
The Zoom link will be sent to your email the day ahead of the presentation. For more information, call 603-536-2616 or email pease@peasepubliclibrary.org.
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