Dark Lanterns: A historical Walking Tour
Date and Time
Tuesday Sep 15, 2015
6:15 PM - 8:00 PM CDT
Tuesday, September 15th 6:15pm-8:00pm
Location
Beginning on the Old Courthouse & Old Jailhouse grounds.
Fees/Admission
$5/WCHS members $8/non-members
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Contact Information
Jessica 262-335-4678
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Description
Explore the horrific events of August 1855 when Anglo-American George DeBar was lynched for murder of a German teenager. This event summarizes the growing tension between Anglo-Americans and European immigrants in the United States. Beginning on the Old Courthouse & Old Jailhouse grounds, we?ll make our way downtown, tracing the route the mob took. $5/WCHS members, $8/non-members. Ages 12 and up. About 15 blocks roundtrip. Reservations appreciated, but not required. Contact Jessica (262) 335-4678 or education@historyisfun.com ?Dark Lanterns: An American Lynching? book published by and Program hosted by Washington County Historical Society, Inc. - West Bend, WI - (262) 335-4678
