The Consequential Election of 1876

Few Presidential elections in our history were as close, contentious, and pivotal as the Election of 1876 between Republican Rutherford B. Hayes and Democrat Samuel J. Tilden. At stake was no less than the direction that the country was going to take for the next century in the wake of the Civil War. Despite this, many Americans are largely unaware of the circumstances, details, and consequences of this election. Join noted historian Dr. Ian Drake of Montclair State University as we explore this little understood chapter of American history.

This is an inperson program at the library open to both Wyckoff and Non-Wyckoff residents.