A promotional flyer for a talk by Christopher Verga features a book cover and portraits of the Ferguson brothers in the foreground against a backdrop of historical imagery and event details.

North Shore Historical Museum

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On February 5, 1946, a tragic encounter with a Freeport police officer resulted in the deaths of brothers Charles and Alphonso Ferguson and the shooting of their brother Joseph. The incident sparked public outrage and became a catalyst for Long Island&#39;s civil rights movement. Join the North Shore Historical Museum as we welcome historian and author Christopher Verga for a compelling look at this tragic chapter in Long Island history and its lasting impact.Verga, author of The Ferguson Brothers Lynchings on Long Island: A Civil Rights Catalyst, will explore the events surrounding the tragedy, the community&#39;s response, and the brothers&#39; enduring legacy.The afternoon will include an author presentation, discussion, and book signing.

On February 5, 1946, a tragic encounter with a Freeport police officer resulted in the deaths of brothers Charles and Alphonso Ferguson and the shooting of their brother Joseph. The incident sparked public outrage and became a catalyst for Long Island's civil rights movement. Join the North Shore Historical Museum as we welcome historian and author Christopher Verga for a compelling look at this tragic chapter in Long Island history and its lasting impact.Verga, author of The Ferguson Brothers Lynchings on Long Island: A Civil Rights Catalyst, will explore the events surrounding the tragedy, the community's response, and the brothers' enduring legacy.The afternoon will include an author presentation, discussion, and book signing.

North Shore Historical Museum

THE FERGUSON BROTHERS: A TRAGIC LOSS. A LASTING LEGACY.

140 Glen St

General Admission

$20

Member Admission

$15

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