2 hours
Tomkins Cove Public Library
Free Tickets Available
Tue, 09 Sep, 2025 at 06:00 pm to 08:00 pm (GMT-04:00)
Tomkins Cove Public Library
419 North Liberty Drive, Stony Point, United States
The Peekskill Riots: Episode One “The Mighty Oak in the Forest” Screening at the Tomkins Cove Library
On August 27 and September 4th, 1949, violence broke out at two concerts held outside Peekskill, NY, headlined by black singer, actor, and activist Paul Robeson. Citizens of Peekskill, galvanized by racist and anti-Semitic sentiments and disdain for Robeson’s left-wing views and campaign for civil rights, started two riots that resulted in hundreds of injuries, made national news, and unofficially marked the beginning of the McCarthy era, which would nearly erase Robeson from the public consciousness. Who was he? What did he do? What did he stand for? These questions must be answered in order to understand what brought him to Peekskill.This first episode of a 5-part docu-series serves not only as an introduction to the story of the concerts, but also introduces the headlining performer, Paul Robeson, the first and last casualty of The Peekskill Riots.
Also check out other Entertainment events in Stony Point, Music events in Stony Point, Concerts in Stony Point.
Tickets for The Peekskill Riots: Episode One “The Mighty Oak in the Forest” Screening can be booked here.
| Ticket type | Ticket price |
|---|---|
| General Admission | Free |
We have gathered all the information for you in one convenient spot, but please keep in mind that these are subject to change. We do our best to keep everything updated, but something might be out of sync. For the latest updates, always check the official event details by clicking the "Find Tickets" button.
