Courses

158A The American Civil War: The Antebellum United States

Explore the causes, conflict, and consequences of the American Civil War.

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158B The American Civil War: The Civil War

Explore the causes, conflict, and consequences of the American Civil War.

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158C The American Civil War: Reconstruction

Explore the causes, conflict, and consequences of the American Civil War.

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159 U.S. Navy Admirals of World War II

This class will examine notable Navy Admirals of World War II in the Atlantic, Mediterranean, and Pacific areas on land, sea, and air.

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160 Grant, Lee, and the Final Year of the Civil War: A Nation Forged in Fire

This course will review the final crucible of the Civil War, the last and most relentless and violent year from the spring of 1864 until the surrender at Appomattox.

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161 Exploring Aviation & Naval History: The People and the Stories Behind Their Legacy

In this engaging class, we will explore the lives of military personnel, from well known figures to everyday individuals who served with little recognition.

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162 The Nuremberg Trials

Explore one of the most significant legal and historical events of the 20th century - the Nuremberg Trials.

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163 The Age of Alexander the Great and his Successors

Join historians Christina and Jason Szilagyi for a captivating look at the life, conquests, and legacy of Alexander the Great.

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174 Legendary Shipwrecks of the Great Lakes: Tales from the Inland Seas

Explore the haunting stories of shipwrecks beneath the Great Lakes in this captivating course led by author and storyteller Anna Lardinois.

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175 American History in Six Songs (Approximately)

Explore how music reflects and shapes American history - from indigenous traditions and colonialism to African influence and modern cultural shifts.

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177 The Magic of Motown

Celebrate Motown's golden era - from its 1950s roots to its 1970s legacy - through iconic artists, timeless hits, and the label's groundbreaking impact on music and culture.

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194A Travel Book Discussions: The House on Endless Waters

The House on Endless Waters is a literary historical novel that follows internationally acclaimed Israeli author Yoel Blum, who has been cajoled into traveling to Amsterdam to celebrate the translation of his latest book into Dutch.

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336 Appalachian Trail Wanderings

Join us for an engaging presentation that explores the presenter's personal experiences hiking the Appalachian Trail in Pennsylvania, Maryland, and Virginia.

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337 Hiking the Camino Santiago in Portugal and Spain

Join us as the presenter shares his experiences on the Camino de Santiago gained while traveling from Porto in Portugal to Santiago de Compostela in Spain.

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353 The History of the Holocaust

This class will cover the rise of anti-Semitism, key events, and the impact on Jewish communities and the world.

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353Z The History of the Holocaust ZOOM

This class will cover the rise of anti-Semitism, key events, and the impact on Jewish communities and the world.

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354 Masters of the Air Watch and Discuss

This class is a watch-and-discuss format where we will view an episode together and then engage in a discussion about its historical accuracy, key events, and personal stories that inspired this gripping series.

June 26, 2025 to August 21, 2025, Curtiss Hall, Room 222

356 Historical Comedy

Join Historians Christina and Jason Szilagyi to watch some hysterical historical comedies and discuss what they got right, what they got wrong, and what was just for laughs.

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357 Saginaw's Black History: Pioneers of the 1800's

In this engaging session, explore the stories of Saginaw and Bay City's first African American residents, a pioneering professional photographer, a wealthy lumber mill owner and politician, a physician, a lawyer and Howard University graduate, and local Civil War soldiers.

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