The Peekskill Riots Ep. 2: "The Friendly Town By The River"

Thu Apr 03 2025 at 07:30 pm to 09:30 pm UTC-04:00

Irvington Public Library (New York/NY) | Irvington

Jon Scott Bennet
Publisher/HostJon Scott Bennet
The Peekskill Riots Ep. 2: "The Friendly Town By The River"
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The 2nd Episode of The Peekskill Riots docu-series will be screened at the Irvington Library. There will be a Q&A with the filmmaker.
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The Peekskill Riots Ep. 2: "The Friendly Town By The River"

To understand Peekskill during the Riots, we must first understand the forgotten past of the “Friendly Town” by the River. The culture of hatred strengthened by the Ku Klux Klan shaped Peekskill for decades, while the working class, Jewish summer colonies of the region provided an opportunity for a progressive culture to blossom in the Hudson Valley. The duality of Peekskill’s long-lost history contextualizes the atmosphere of hate and those who would become victim to it.
This second episode of a 5-part docu-series explores Peekskill before the riots to contextualize the bubbling tension that would burst in 1949.


Agenda

🕑: 07:30 PM - 08:30 PM
"The Friendly Town By The River" Screening
🕑: 08:30 PM - 09:30 PM
Q&A with Jon Scott Bennett
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Event Venue & Nearby Stays

Irvington Public Library (New York/NY), 12 South Astor Street, Irvington, United States

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