On Tyranny: A Community Discussion
Sun, Apr 12
|Catawba Farms
What can history teach us about freedom today?-- Join Rand Brandes for a powerful conversation on "On Tyranny."
Time & Location
Apr 12, 2026, 3:00 PM – 4:30 PM
Catawba Farms, 1670 Southwest Blvd, Newton, NC 28658, USA
About the event
On Tyranny: a Community Discussion
Join us for an engaging and thought-provoking community discussion led by Rand Brandes on On Tyranny: Twenty Lessons from the Twentieth Century by Timothy Snyder. In a time when history feels both distant and urgently present, this conversation invites us to explore the lessons of the past and how they illuminate our current moment.
Together, we’ll reflect on Snyder’s concise yet powerful lessons on the nature of freedom, responsibility, and civic engagement. Through open dialogue, shared perspectives, and mindful inquiry, this gathering creates space for a deeper understanding of democracy and history and of our role.
The discussion will use the graphic edition of On Tyranny as the centerpiece. To get the most out of our community conversation, we encourage you to buy the book, read the book, and bring the book:
Everyone with an open heart is welcome to attend. Come ready to…