The History Behind Dark Lanterns: Nativism and Mob Justice in America

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Join us as we commemorate the 160th anniversary of the events retold in Jack H. Anderson's book, "Dark Lanterns: An American Lynching." Dr. Kirk Tyvela of UWWC will discuss the Know Nothing political party and how it briefly flourished during the mid-19th Century, bouyed by growing tension between Anglo-Americans and European immigrants in the United States. Dr. Tyvela will also address if the Know Nothings really influenced events like the infamous "George DeBar" lynching in West Bend. Program is Free with Old Courthouse Museum admission. 320 S 5th Ave, West Bend, WI 53095 Contact Jessica (262) 335-4678 or education @ historyisfun.com Copies of Dark Lanterns: An American Lynching can be purchased at the Treasurer's Vault Gift Shop, located on the 1st floor of the Old Courthouse Museum, 320 S 5th Ave, West Bend. The book and Kindle version are also available on Amazon.com, or ordered at any bookstore. All sales benefit Washington County Historical Society, Inc..