The Peekskill Riots Episode One: “The Mighty Oak in the Forest”

Tompkins Corners Cultural Center 729 Peekskill Hollow Rd, Putnam Valley, NY

On August 27th 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, […]

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Eighth Annual Pete Seeger Festival at TCCC

Tompkins Corners Cultural Center 729 Peekskill Hollow Rd, Putnam Valley, NY

Celebrate the musical, environmental and humanitarian legacy of our neighbor, mentor, and friend. Scheduled performers include David and Jacob Bernz, Betty and the Baby Boomers, Rick Nestler, Linda Richards, Laurie Siegel and Patrick Stanfield Jones, Joe Kaminsky, RJ Storm and the Old School Bluegrass Band, the Trouble Sisters, and Sarah Underhill. The musicians were all […]

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