By SALINA POST
A look at the Ku Klux Klan's rise in Kansas in the 1920s will be the topic of the Smoky Hill Museum's upcoming First Thursday presentation.
Join Tom Fleming as he explores why and how the Ku Klux Klan was so popular throughout the state in the 1920s. Fleming will share the cultural, political and economic reasons for the KKK’s rise, as well as the reasons for their eventual downfall.
Fleming has studied, lectured, and written on central Kansas history. He’s also an author and has taught at Bethany College.
This presentation is offered by the Smoky Hill Museum, both in person and through Zoom, from 5:30-6:30 p.m. on Aug. 4. There will be limited seating in the lobby of the museum, 211 W. Iron Avenue. Interested persons may also register to watch at home via Zoom at: smokyhillmuseum.org.
The Smoky Hill Museum is a nationally accredited history museum at 211 W. Iron Avenue. This free museum is open 11 a.m.-5 p.m. Tuesday-Friday and 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Saturday.