2 hours
Tomkins Cove Public Library
Free Tickets Available
Tue, 02 Dec, 2025 at 06:00 pm to 08:00 pm (GMT-05:00)
Tomkins Cove Public Library
419 North Liberty Drive, Stony Point, United States
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.
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| Ticket type | Ticket price |
|---|---|
| General Admission | Free |