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A Survey of Women Artists, Part 1Civics & HistoryThis fascinating class honors the profound contributions of women artists throughout art history. Moving chronologically from the Middle Ages to today, discuss the work of artists from the Renaissance to Impressionism to Contemporary Art and everything in between. Learn how women artists are sometimes "lost" and how their unique perspectives move art in new directions. Artists discussed include Sofonisba Anguissola, Judith Leyster, Mary Cassatt, Berthe Morisot, Frida Kahlo, Georgia O’Keeffe, Cindy Sherman, Marina Abramovic, the Guerilla Girls and more *Optional tour option is full. Look for more opportunities in Winter-Spring 2027.Fall 2026 -
Accidental Presidents – Who changed the course of American HistoryCivics & HistoryNewNine Presidents have not completed their terms in office. Four died of natural causes, four were cut down by an assassin’s bullet, and one resigned in disgrace. There have also been as many as ten “Near Misses.” Each death and the single resignation changed the course of American history. Together we will examine how these changes occurred, how that changed our history for better or worse, and the story behind why these nine presidents left office before their terms was up, and the story behind the men who replaced them.Winter-Spring 2027
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The Assassination of President John F Kennedy: An In Depth AnalysisCivics & HistoryThis course is designed to scrutinize the disparities between the findings of the Warren Commission and the United States House of Representatives regarding the assassination of President Kennedy. The Warren Commission, which conducted a ten-month investigation and released its conclusions in September 1964, will be compared with the conclusions reached by the House of Representatives, which conducted a more extensive thirty-one-month investigation and published its report in March 1979. Throughout the course, participants will have the opportunity to develop a comprehensive understanding of the controversies surrounding President Kennedy's assassination. The 2-hour sessions are structured to provide ample time for participants to share their comments and pose questions, fostering a dynamic and engaging learning environment. This approach encourages a well-rounded exploration of the subject matter, allowing participants to delve into various perspectives and gain a deeper insight into the complexities surrounding this historical event.Fall 2026