

# Event Details

- **Event Name**: Stories of Mass Hysteria: McCarthyism and The Crucible
- **Event Start and End Date**: Thu, 29 Jan, 2026 at 07:00 pm
- **Event Description**: Stories of Mass Hysteria: McCarthyism and The Crucible

In connection with WSCC’s Performing Arts production of The Crucible, join us for a talk that looks at how fear and accusations shaped the Red Scare during the McCarthy era.

This presentation explores the dangers of mass hysteria and the lasting lessons it teaches about power, conformity, and justice both then and now.

Presenter: Dr. Abigail Runk, Southern New Hampshire University
Location: Mason County District Library – Ludington
Cost: Free and open to the public

If you enjoy history or conversations about society and justice, this is one you won’t want to miss.
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- **Interested Audience**: 
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## Ticket Details

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## Event venue details

- **city**: Ludington
- **state**: MI
- **country**: United States
- **location**: Mason County District Library - Ludington and Scottville
- **lat**: 43.95605
- **long**: -86.44534
- **full address**: Mason County District Library - Ludington and Scottville, 217 E Ludington Ave,Ludington, Michigan, United States

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- **organizer**: West Shore Community College (https://allevents.in/org/west-shore-community-college/26163117)

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## FAQs

- **Q**: When is the event happening?
  - **A:** Thu, 29 Jan, 2026 at 07:00 pm
- **Q**: Where is the event happening?
  - **A:** Mason County District Library - Ludington and Scottville, 217 E Ludington Ave,Ludington, Michigan, United States
- **Q**: Who is organizing the event?
  - **A:** West Shore Community College
- **Q**: What type of event is this?
  - **A:** performances, entertainment, art
- **Q**: Where can I find ticket details about Stories of Mass Hysteria: McCarthyism and The Crucible ?
  - **A:** You can find ticket details about this event on AllEvents.

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