The Peekskill Riots Ep. 2: "The Friendly Town By The River"
Schedule
Tue Jan 27 2026 at 06:30 pm to 08:30 pm
UTC-05:00Location
Tomkins Cove Public Library | Stony Point, NY
About this Event
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.
Agenda
🕑: 06:30 PM - 07:30 PM
"The Friendly Town By The River" Screening
🕑: 07:30 PM - 08:30 PM
Q&A with Jon Scott Bennett
Where is it happening?
Tomkins Cove Public Library, 419 North Liberty Drive, Stony Point, United StatesEvent Location & Nearby Stays:
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