Posting on behalf of the Brookfield Historical Society:

Event: Apr 7, 2019, 4:00 PM to 5:00 PM
What happened in Vermont when the anti-Communist fear known as the "Red Scare" swept the country in the 1950's ? Quite a bit, as it turns out. Recently published "Red Scare in the Green Mountains" author Rick Winston explores some forgotten history as we see how a small, rural "rock-ribbed Republican" state with a historically libertarian streak handled the hysteria of the time. Far from the klieg lights of Washington D.C., Hollywood, and New York City, there were several fascinating stories in the Green Mountains: a high-profile academic firing, a conservative senator who helped take down the notorious Senator Joseph McCarthy, controversies involving left-leaning summer residents, and some veteran newspaper editors who spoke out against McCarthy's tactics. Now, as our country again experiences a contentious political atmosphere this book could not be more timely. Rick will talk about his book with special attention on a 1950 episode that unfolded in nearby Bethel.

This Brookfield Historical Society sponsored presentation at the Pond Village Church Fellowship Hall (lower level) will begin at 4:00 PM. A community potluck dinner will follow. Everyone is welcome and bring a dish or desert if you'd like to share. The Brookfield First Congregational Church (the "Pond Village Church") is located at 49 Ridge Road in Brookfield.