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THE NORTHVILLE HISTORICAL SOCIETY
Over 50 Years of Preserving Northville History
1849 Shakespeare Riots in New York City with Kevin Peshick
Wed, May 28
|Mill Race Village
What happened in 1849 in New York, to begin a riot over a grudge between favorite Shakespearean actors and what impact still lingers?
When and Where?
May 28, 2025, 7:00 PM – 8:30 PM
Mill Race Village, 315 Griswold St, Northville, MI 48167, USA
About The Event
In 1849, the Bowery Boys, armed with cobblestones, rioted against the aristocrats of Astor Place Opera House over a grudge between their favorite Shakespearean actors, leading to the militia firing on the crowd. The smoke finally settled after thirty-six hours of destruction, injury, and death. Theater historian Kevin Peshick examines what led to the Shakespeare Riots, and the consequences that still reverberate today. (Co-sponsored by the Northville District Library)
Presentation takes place in the New School Church. RSVP if you'd like a reminder.