Book Talk with Chris Dier

Tonight, the Historic Gallier House will host local author and educator Chris Dier for a discussion on his book, The 1868 St. Bernard Parish Massacre: Blood in the Cane Fields. Guests will learn about St. Bernard Parish history and about the horrific murders of dozens, perhaps hundreds of newly freed African American people in political anticipation of the tumultuous presidential election of 1868. 6 pm–7:30 pm; $10 in advance, $12 at door. hgghh.org.