Museum program to highlight Era of McCarthyism Oct. 11

The Milford Museum American History Series will present Emily Green speaking on “The Era of McCarthyism” at 1 p.m., Saturday, Oct. 11, at Milford Public Library, 11 SE Front St., Milford.

While history may not truly repeat itself, it often rhymes. This common refrain holds true for both the first and second Red Scares. Though U.S. Sen. Joseph McCarthy’s era is better known, parallels run deep with the era led by A. Mitchell Palmer, former United States attorney general. This program will examine the time of the first Red Scare following World War I before moving on to the McCarthy era. One of the darkest times of American history revealed itself as McCarthy and his associates mercilessly hunted for communists in all areas of American government, culture and society. Some surprising Delaware connections will be revealed.

A Delaware native, Green graduated from Dover High School in 2008. She earned her undergraduate degree in history from West Chester University of Pennsylvania and her graduate degree in American history from Pace University. Her graduate thesis focused on the role played by women in opposing the second wave of feminism and the resurgence of conservatism in post-World War II America. She began her teaching career at Caesar Rodney High School, where she taught AP United States history and AP human geography. She now teaches at Polytech High School, where she was named the 2025 Polytech School District Teacher of the Year.

Sponsored by the Milford Museum, these monthly programs focus on a variety of topics concerning local, state and national history. For more information, contact the museum at 302-424-1080 or email tom@milfordDEmuseum.org. The programs are offered through a generous grant from the Delaware Heritage Commission.