Annual Fall Lecture

The Fires of Philadelphia:

The Nativist Riots of 1844

In May and July 1844, nativist mobs attacked Irish neighborhoods on the outskirts of Philadelphia, destroying two Catholic churches and ransacking a third.  In this talk, Dr. Zachary Schrag will tell the story of these riots, explaining their significance for Catholics and for all Americans.

About the author:

Dr. Zachary Schrag, professor of history at George  Mason University, is author of four books and  numerous articles on the history of cities,  technology, and public policy.  His most recent  book, The Fires of Philadelphia: Citizen-Soldiers,  Nativists, and the 1844 Riots Over the Soul of a   Nation, has just been published by Pegasus Books.     

The lecture is open to members and non-members. Registration is required. Members participating on Zoom are free. Non-members attending via Zoom are $10. The fall lecture is integral to the mission and life of the Society. The lecture will begin at 7PM.

Tuesday, October 19, 2021

7:00 PM | Lecture with Dr. Zachary Schrag

American Catholic Historical Society
263 South Fourth Street | Philadelphia, PA 19106