Library/Historical Society Scholarly Series — Tycoons: Bane or Benefactors? with Dr. Matthew Warshauer

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, the final “capstone” lecture of the series, Dr. Matthew Warshauer, professor of history at Central Connecticut State University, will pull together some of the important questions raised by the series’ speakers. All center around the role of “tycoons” in American society, whether their visions for business correspond with benefits to workers and the people. In essence, do the nation’s leading capitalists “owe” anything to society?

The moderator is Max Gabrielson. This program is sponsored by Nancy and Bill Brautigam and hosted virtually by Wilton Library. 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.