Examine the dark underside of history, shocking murders from long ago that once stunned communities and filled newspapers with sensational headlines. Students will examine the early workings of the criminal justice system and what law enforcement did or could have done to solve cases and bring about justice. This course will consider local and national crimes as we take up the project of CSI, the historical edition.
Discover your roots. Gain basic genealogical information and techniques for researching family history using local sources and the Internet. Discuss documenting and publishing research findings. Learn how to find and use genealogical source records, how to apply research strategies, and how to keep yourself organized. Senior adult and disabled retiree course fee waivers apply.
In the era when railroads were the dominant form of transportation, murder, mayhem and other calamities frequently disrupted the tranquility of railroad excursions. These shocking occurrences often dominated and grabbed the headlines of local newspapers, and alarmed the traveling public. By 1907, railroads were the largest cause of violent death in the nation. In this course, we explore the unexamined stories of murder, mayhem, and wrecks on the rails, including cold-blooded murder.
Unlocking the History of an Old House (or land) is the focus of this session. Just as families have a past, old houses and the land they are built on have histories. This practical lecture is designed to show you how to begin researching that past and answer questions.
Tuition: $41
Fee: $41
Session: 1
45459
Tues.
12/12
1:00 PM - 4:00 PM
Edgewood Hall, Rm. 146
M. Dixon
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