Dr. Luke Ritter: Inventing America’s First Immigration Crisis.”  The rapid influx of 4.2 million immigrants to the U.S. in the 1840’s and 1850’s led to the anti-immigration political movement, the “nativists.”

There will be a reception at 6:00 p.m. with snacks and desserts.

The program will also be available virtually at www.facebook.com/missouristatearchives/live.

Location James C. Kirkpatrick State Information Center, 600 W. Main Street, Jefferson City, MO