Take a guided tour of the historic house museum and gardens focusing on life in a 16th century manor. Then stay for a garden distilling demonstration. This tour is offered twice; please register for only one. Note: The new refund policy applies.

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Friday, Aug 21, Agecroft Hall ( No seats currently available )

This is the story of New Jersey Mayor Frank 'I Am the Law' Hague, one of the 20th century's most powerful politicians. Hague built his organization on kickbacks and gambling, but also on his voters' appreciation for safe streets and free healthcare. Hague gained FDR's protection through remarkable election pluralities, but his successors, though equally canny and corrupt, were unable to avoid federal prosecution.

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Wed, Aug 19, Special Programs Building, Classroom 156 (1 seats (3%) remaining)

This interactive class will use case study methodology to study history via the book 'Democracy: A Case Study' by David Moss (2017). You will role-play the decision makers of the day as you analyze problems that eventually led to momentous decisions in our nation's history. Experience history in a more immersive way.

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Thursdays, July 23, 30, Aug 6, 13, 20, Synchronous Online ( No seats currently available )

Join Bill Leighty, former chief of staff to two Virginia governors, as he leads a panel discussion on the November 2026 Virginia elections. A panel of seasoned political analysts will examine the key questions of 'What happened?' and 'Why?'. The discussion will also offer insights into Virginia's pivotal role in potentially shaping the broader political landscape for the national 2028 elections.

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Are you curious about Mahjong? Mahjong is a tile-based game that was developed in the 19th century in China and has spread throughout the world. Join us to learn how to play this game of skill, strategy, and luck.

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Tuesdays, Aug 4, 11, 18, 25, Special Programs Building, Classroom 156 ( No seats currently available )
Aug 26 (Wed), Aug 28 (Fri), Aug 31 (Mon), and Sept 2 (Wed), TBD - UR Campus ( No seats currently available )

Do you want to learn ways that you can take care of your family treasures? Join this conservator whose 29-year career has involved taking care of decorative arts, cultural heritage, and archaeological artifacts. She will use her wealth of experience to teach you some basic ways that you can care for your own treasures at home and give you advice on how to find the right archival materials and information for your family treasures.

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Thurs, Aug 20, Special Programs Building, Classroom 156 (4 seats (11%) remaining)

While we celebrate our nation's 250th year, learn about a critical and fascinating figure. Benjamin Franklin's prot?g?, he was an inventor, from a new quill for the harpsichord to a national identity. He designed the images printed on our currency and the Stars and Stripes itself. He initiated an art music tradition, was the de facto first Secretary of the Navy, a federal judge, and a signer of the Declaration of Independence. Meet Francis Hopkinson.

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