This course will examine these unsung legends and icons that made America what it is today. Students will receive an in-depth look into the lives and achievements of these legends and icons. In addition, students will also examine the legends in US history that have been handed down throughout the years. Students will also examine and evaluate their impact and legacy on American history and the continual development of the American nation. We will be exploring American Icons and Legends from the 1600s this semester. Senior adult and disabled retiree tuition waivers apply.
The Chesapeake and Delaware Canal has fascinating stories to be told. Along the 14 miles of the nearly 200-year-old waterway, every town and village, every lock and bridge, and every camp spot used by Union soldiers during the Civil War contributed to the engaging narrative. Discover the role that mule-drawn barges, locks, steamboats, and changing methods of transportation played in the evolving history of the Canal and the region. First session meets virtually using TEAMS. Session two meets at C and D Canal Museum, 815 Bethel Road, Chesapeake City. Session 3 meets at Batter Park, Delaware City, 30 Clinton Street, Delaware City, DE. Transportation is the responsibility of the student.
Study the British conquest of French America as you learn about the war that served as the training ground for a young George Washington. The French and Indian War, aka the Seven Years War, was one of the first truly global "world" wars and was fought on every continent with the exception of Antarctica. Senior adult and disabled retiree tuition waivers apply.
Tuition: $39
Fee: $40
Sessions: 3
25398
Thur.
4/28-5/12
9:30 AM - 12:30 PM
Edgewood Hall, Rm. 143
N. Noppinger
Eligible for Sr. and disabled retiree tuition waivers
Examine and discuss the lives of America's Presidential wives throughout history. Review the early years, education, social status, careers before the White House, and life after the White House. In addition, students examine the First Ladies' years in the White House and their impact on their husbands' presidency and on American society and culture over all. Senior adult and disabled retiree tuition waivers apply.
It seems like Rt. 40 has been there forever. It began with a well-worn Indigenous trail and was replaced by the National/Cumberland Rd., along with smaller projects and roadside establishments. We will look at the development and movement of the people building America.
Examine the history of the Susquehanna region, concentrating on the Maryland portion of the waterway and the towns and villages that grew up on the River. It begins with a classroom study of the past on the river and includes field trips to study how the towns and region grew as a result of the river.
Tuition: $30
Fee: $20
Sessions: 3
25402
Tues.
5/10-5/24
1:00 PM - 3:30 PM
Edgewood Hall, Rm. 222
M. Dixon
2 field trips included. Eligible for waivers
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