“The Day the Klan Came to Town”: A Panel Discussion

On August 25, 1923, thousands of members of the Ku Klux Klan descended upon Carnegie in a show of force and intimidation. The night of chaos and violence that followed would leave its marks in the memory of Carnegie’s residents for many years to come.

Tonight, we mark the 100th anniversary of the day that Carnegie stood up to the Klan, driving them out of the Borough and weakening their influence in Western Pennsylvania.

Join members of the Heinz History Center, the Carnegie Historical Society, and the Andrew Carnegie Free Library & Music Hall, as well as author Bill Campbell and artist Bizhan Khodabandeh of the graphic novel The Day the Klan Came to Town (PM Press, 2021) for a moderated panel discussion exploring the events of that day, the research that went into creating the book, and what we can learn today from the resistance of ordinary people in Carnegie a century ago.

A reception with the panelists follows the program. Refreshments courtesy of State Representative Anita Astorino Kulik

This is a ticketed event and seats are limited! Please register to attend:

• Students: Free admission. Click here to register.
• Non-students: $10. Click here to reserve your tickets.

Plus, don’t miss our “Embracing Our Differences” book discussion of The Day the Klan Came to Town, on August 15!