Really Good Book Discussion: A Fever in the Heartland
Thursday, July 02, 2026, 01:00pm
Springfield Free Public Library's (Really Good!) Book Group will meet on Thursday, July 2nd at 1 p.m. to discuss A Fever in the Heartland: The Ku Klux Klan’s Plot to Take Over America, and the Woman Who Stopped Them
(Summary) Timothy Egan recounts D.C. Stephenson’s rise and fall as Grand Dragon of the Klan: his tenure brought them widespread renown. It was Madge Oberholtzer’s murder in 1925 that ruined him and turned public sentiment back.
July’s discussion will take place in the Donald B. Palmer Museum. New members are welcome! To reserve your copy of the book call 973-376-4930 x228 or send an email to