Date:
Sunday, 11/08/2026
Time: 2:00 pm
Category:
The Great Depression was one of the largest challenges the people of the United States ever faced. With the election of Franklin Roosevelt, the voters of the country signaled a desire for a radical change, and hundreds of government programs were rolled out to combat the grave economic situation. WPA! CCC! NRA! HOLC! TVA! Some of the programs are still well known or even active today, while others have become obscure. What were these programs, and did they work?
About the Presenter:
Andrew Kercher has a degree in history and Philosophy from Albion College and a MS in Historic Preservation from EMU. He has worked at museums around the state, living in the Straits of Mackinac for nearly a decade. He currently lives in his home town of Port Huron with his wife Lauren and two wonderful cats, Gilbert and Sullivan. When not talking about history, he can usually be found working on his 1958 Packard or antique firearm collection.
This program will be in the Library’s lower-level meeting room. Families are welcome to attend. Registration is appreciated, but not required. Scroll down to register or call 734-426-4477 (ext. 120).
In celebration of America’s 250th anniversary, join The Dexter District Library for special “We the People” events throughout 2026.
