The Wide Awakes - Vol. VI, Episode 18

2020 marks the 160-year anniversary of a short-lived political social club known as the Wide Awakes. Watch to learn the history of this organization and find out who started the Wide Awakes, what was their purpose, who would be a typical member, and why the torches! Thank you to the Waterloo Area Historical Society for providing an amazing setting at twilight. Enjoying our episodes? Please support us on Patreon. Looking for more information? Stop by our research pages at: