<p><strong><em><span>Thursday, February 12, 2026, 7:30 pm.</span></em></strong></p><p><span style="color: inherit"><span> Join James Calaski at the Mahwah Museum on a lecture exploring Germany's Shadow War: Spies, Sabotage, and the American Homefront.</span></span></p><p><span style="color: inherit"><span>Get ready for a gripping dive into the shadows of WWI, right here on American soil! Calaski uncovers the shocking truth about German espionage and sabotage in the US. Discover the clandestine battle waged by Imperial Germany's spy network, designed to cripple American industry and undermine neutrality.</span></span></p><p><span style="color: inherit"><span>He’ll expose the chilling details of the Black Tom Explosion, a catastrophic blast that rocked New York Harbor, and the Kingsland Explosion, another act of calculated sabotage. This isn't just history; it's a pulse-pounding tale of undercover agents, daring plots, and the desperate fight to protect a nation on the precipice of war. Don't miss this thrilling exploration of a forgotten front!</span></span></p><p><strong><span>About the speaker</span></strong><span>: James Calaski is a historian, speaker, researcher, writer, and genealogist.</span></p><p style="text-align: left"><span>Any necessary information will be sent to the email you provide.</span></p><p style="text-align: left"><strong><span>No physical ticket will be required or distributed.</span></strong></p><p style="text-align: left"><span>Museum admission: </span><strong><span>Members:</span></strong><span> Free with discount code – </span><strong><span>Non-Members:</span></strong><span> $5<br></span><em><span>Not sure you're a member? </span></em><span>Contact us at </span><a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="mailto:mahwahmuseum@gmail.com"><span>mahwahmuseum@gmail.com</span></a><span> to find out.</span></p>
