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Tower Talks: The Story of George DeBar

Name: Tower Talks: The Story of George DeBar
Start: 2023-02-28T19:00:00-06:00
End: 2023-02-28T20:00:00-06:00
Location: Tower Heritage Center

February 28 | 7:00 pm - 8:00 pm

Free

Explore the horrific events of August 1855 when George DeBar was lynched for the alleged murder of a German teenager. This event catapulted West Bend into the national spotlight and exemplified the growing tension between Anglo-Americans and European immigrants in the United States during the 19th century.

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Details

Date:: February 28
Time:: 7:00 pm - 8:00 pm
Cost:: Free
Event Categories:: Tower Talks, Virtual

Venue

Tower Heritage Center; 320 S. 5th Ave
West Bend, WI 53095 United States + Google Map
Phone:: (262)335-4678