Course detail: Thomas Edison: An American Genius

How did a boy from a small town in Ohio, having very little formal education and attending school for only a few months, become the most prolific inventor of the 19th and early 20th century? We'll seek the answer to this question and study the impact that this genius continues to exert on our lives today.


Instructor Bio: Paul Post, a native Kansan, received a bachelor's degree in history from Kansas State University and a law degree in 1974 from the University of Kansas. Now retired from practicing law, he is a member of the Shawnee County Historical Society and an amateur beekeeper. He has authored essays on the history of SBA Hill/former Menninger Campus in Topeka, Topeka's Bates Family, The Fred Harvey Company and Duke Ellington.


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Course pre-requisites
(required) Osher Membership Fee

 Session Information: OC27330H

Schedule: Every week on Tuesday, starting on 12/01/26 and ending on 12/15/26
Times: 10:00am-12:00pm CST

Instructors

Name Additional Resources
Paul Post

Facility Detail

Edwards Campus
KU Edwards Campus, Regnier Hall & Online
12610 Quivira Rd.
Overland Park, KS 66213

Cancellation Policy

A refund less a $5.00 cancellation fee will be assessed for all cancellations made in writing prior to 7 days before the start of the event. After that time, no refunds will be made.