# Event Details

- **Event Name**: A Look Behind Orson Welles’ “War of the Worlds” Broadcast
- **Event Start and End Date**: Tue, 24 Mar, 2026 at 07:00 pm
- **Event Description**: Hosted by the Oswego Public LIbrary District. Presented by Historic Voices.

On the Eve of Halloween 1938, a young actor/director broadcast a radio drama based on a 40-year-old novel: The War of the Worlds. While the original broadcast had a relatively low audience, the impact it had, and continues to have, on American Culture is staggering. But how much of that impact was reality, and how much has been exaggerated over the years? Were there riots in the streets from panicked listeners, or did most of the audience simply enjoy a well-done piece of theatre? Did Orson Welles know he would frighten listeners, or was this an unintended accident? Attend this illustrated lecture, and learn the real story! 

For more information and to register: https://www.oswego.lib.il.us/event/orson-welles-war-worlds-15247
- **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/oswego/a-look-behind-orson-welles’-war-of-the-worlds-broadcast/200029625953050
- **Event Categories**: art, theatre, performances, entertainment
- **Interested Audience**: 
  - total_interested_count: 2

## Ticket Details

- **Ticket URL**: https://www.oswego.lib.il.us/event/orson-welles-war-worlds-15247?utm_source=AllEvents.in&utm_medium=event-discovery-platform&utm_campaign=oswego-events

## Event venue details

- **city**: Oswego
- **state**: IL
- **country**: United States
- **location**: Oswego Public Library
- **lat**: 41.6852349
- **long**: -88.3508254
- **full address**: Oswego Public Library, 32 Jefferson Street,Oswego, Illinois, United States

## Event Organizer details

- **affiliate_id**: 2
- **organizer**: Historic Voices (https://allevents.in/org/historic-voices/18263667)

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## FAQs

- **Q**: When is the event happening?
  - **A:** Tue, 24 Mar, 2026 at 07:00 pm
- **Q**: Where is the event happening?
  - **A:** Oswego Public Library, 32 Jefferson Street,Oswego, Illinois, United States
- **Q**: Who is organizing the event?
  - **A:** Historic Voices
- **Q**: What type of event is this?
  - **A:** art, theatre, performances, entertainment
- **Q**: Where can I find ticket details about A Look Behind Orson Welles’ “War of the Worlds” Broadcast ?
  - **A:** You can find ticket details about this event on AllEvents.

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