Long Island and the Legacy of Eugenics

Program Type:

Educational Lecture, History, Science

Age Group:

Adult
  • Registration is required for this event.
  • Registration will open on March 9, 2026 @ 9:30am.
  • Registration with a valid Emma Clark Library card is required except where otherwise noted.

Event Details

Mark Torres, author of Long Island and the Legacy of Eugenics: Station of Intolerance, will discuss the dark history of the eugenics program developed by the Eugenics Record Office in Cold Spring Harbor during the early 20th century, which spread throughout the nation and the world with ghastly consequences. Books will be available for purchase and signing.

Author headshot of Mark Torres, depicting the man bust-up in a crisp suit within a darkened room, his face lit and toward the camera

Photo courtesy of Mark Torres