Immigration conversation presented by Saratoga County History Center
Saratoga County History Center is presenting a conversation on immigration as part of its ongoing Experts Next Door speaker series.
Top New York immigration expert Dr. Tyler Anbinder will address the local Saratoga County communities in a virtual presentation titled “Not LikeMy Grandparents? Today’s Immigration in Historic Perspective” at 7 p.m. on Thursday, Nov. 12 via Zoom.
An acclaimed historian and award- winning author, Anbinder is an internationally-respected scholar of U. S. history with a focus on immigration, politics and the 19th century.
Professor Emeritus at the prestigious George Washington University in Washington, D.C., Anbinder is the author of three books, most recently “City of Dreams: The 400-Year Epic History of Immigrant New York.” He has also authored dozens of articles, essays, and opeds in major media outlets, including The New York Times.
During the upcoming Experts Next Door event, Anbinder will discuss his groundbreaking work on New York immigration, as well as help viewers understand and interpret immigration in our own time.
“Dr. Anbinder is an engaging speaker who looks forward to an exciting and productive discussion with upstate residents,” a press release from the Saratoga County History Center said. “Anyone interested in heritage, culture, New York history, immigration policy, or the recent past will doubtless find his presentation thrilling, provocative and informative.”
Audience participation is encouraged.
The event is free to Saratoga County History Center members, and $5 for non-members.
Participation in the series supports the historic preservation and public education activities of the Saratoga County History Center.
When participants register online at www.brooksidemuseum.org, they will receive a Zoom link.
This program is co-hosted by Northshire Bookstore Saratoga, which has copies of Anbinder’s books available for sale online at www.northshire.com and in person at the shop on Broadway in downtown Saratoga Springs.
Launched in the spring of 2020, the goal of the Expert Next Door series is to connect Saratoga County communities with top experts on a variety of topics. Previous themes include beer tasting, gardening, and religion.
The popularity of the series has ensured that it will continue into 2021, with potential speakers already lined up.
More information about the Expert Next Door series is available online at https:// brooksidemuseum.org/events/ experts-next- door-series. Any questions or comments should be directed to Saratoga County History Center public programs manager Dr. Michael Landis at mlandis@ brooksidemuseum.org.