Library/Historical Society Scholarly Series — Tycoons: Bane or Benefactors? Henry Ford with Julie Fenster

In the 15th year of collaboration between Wilton Library and the Wilton Historical Society, this five-part scholarly lecture series held virtually will focus on the theme of “Tycoons: Bane or Benefactors?”

During this program, “Henry Ford’s Borrowed Humanity: How the Same Man Lifted and Then Lost America,” author and historian Julie Fenster will discuss Henry Ford, possibly the first American tycoon who was considered “beloved” but who turned darker in the years after the success of the famous Model T.

Henry Ford was a homegrown hero to the working class but also regarded as an unwelcome radical by big business. After the first decade of the Model T, Ford became a darker and yet darker presence, fanning Fascism and anti-Semitism, while provoking bitter labor disputes at his company.

The moderator is Stephen Hudspeth. This program is sponsored by Moira and Kevin Craw and hosted virtually by Wilton Historical Society. There is no charge to attend; donations are welcome. Registration is required for each individual lecture in order to receive the Zoom invitation link. Please visit the Wilton Library website for additional dates, topic and speaker details, and registration.