History
New for Spring
Civics Education: So, You Think You Know Your Government?
Led by distinguished Federal and State judges and practitioners, you'll explore the U.S. Constitution and court system, immigration, criminal and civil cases, and many more aspects of our government that every citizen should know.
Spring History Courses
- The Great Depression
- 1972 Summer Olympics
- American Revolution
- World War I
- Gettysburg
- Vietnam in Historical Context - Pennswood Village
- Impeachment of a President
- Civics Education
- Reconstructing the Past: Archaeology Through Experimentation
The Great Depression RCEGN 8907 C01
3/11 - 4/22
(no class 3/18) 6:00pm - 8:00pm
You will learn the causes of the stock market crash of 1929, and the economic and sociological suffering that followed. We will go over the many social programs that the government instituted and discuss their success and failures. We will also look at how art reflected and changed during this time. We will take a deep dive into topics such as the dust bowl, bank runs and failures, the New Deal, and how WWII ultimately ended it all. Instructor: David Costello
1972 Summer Olympics RCEGN 8908 C01
2/1 - 3/7 6:00pm - 8:00pm
You will learn the glory and the tragedy of the 1972 Summer Olympics. We will go over the triumphs of great athletes like Mark Spitz and Olga Korbut, and the dream that West Germany had of showing them as a peaceful nation, following WWII. We will move on to the controversy of the Men's Basketball Final, and ultimately to the tragic killing of 11 Israeli Olympic Athletes and coaches. Instructor: David Costello
American Revolution RCEGN 8885 C01
2/6 - 2/27 6:00pm - 8:00pm
You will learn the major events, characters, and the local and national impacts they had on the American Revolution. Major topics of discussion will include General George Washington, the Ten Crucial Days, Trenton, Princeton, the occupation and campaign for Philadelphia, and will end with the Monmouth campaign. You will be able to connect and identify the importance of the local region and gain an appreciation for the complexity of the Revolution. Colin Zimmerman
World War 1 RCEGN 8903 C01
3/7 - 4/18
(no class 3/21) 6:00pm - 8:00pm
The First World War was perhaps the most influential war of the 20th century, yet has become the most forgotten. This four part class will explore the causes, innovations, diplomacy, tactics, strategies, and horrors of the “War to End All Wars.” Each class will be specifically geared towards focusing on one of the four years of the war providing students with foundational understanding of this very complicated and world changing conflict. Instructor: Colin Zimmerman
Gettysburg RCEGN 9025 C01
4/17 - 5/8 6:00pm - 8:00pm
This class is focused on an in-depth view that will take you through the entirety of the Civil War’s most famous battle. Learn about key characters, actions, strategies, and the importance of the battle held both during the war and in memory today. This four-part class will cover the prelude to Gettysburg, the first, second, and the third day. Instructor: Colin Zimmerman
Vietnam in Historical Context - Pennswood Village RCEGN 9026 CPV1
2/8 - 3/7 3:30pm - 5:30pm
This course offers a look at the Vietnam War through a widely construed lens, looking at the geopolitical origins of the conflict, the military movements that took place during the conflict, the social upheaval and cultural response that the conflict caused in the United States, the effect the war had on the people of southeast Asia, and the legacies of the war in American and Vietnamese society. Instructor: Michael Fischer
Impeachment of a President RCEGN 8825 C01
1/24 - 2/28 10:00pm - 12:00pm
The impeachment of a president is rare in our nation's history. We watch the news and had heard about the possible impeachment of President Trump for the past two years. The course will look at the process of impeachment and how it has operated in the past. Instructor: Vance Kincade
Civics Education: So, You Think You Know Your Government? RCEGN 9002 C01
3/27 - 5/15 6 - 7:15pm
In this new, 8-week program, you will gain firsthand knowledge about our Constitution, the court system, immigration, criminal and civil cases, and many more aspects of our government that every citizen should know.
Instructors: A rotation of highly distinguished judges and attorneys will lead the weekly classes and highlight a specialized field of the government through a highly accessible, engaging, and interactive forum.
Topics include: Overview of government framework, Voting Rights, Criminal Law, immigration, Civil Litigation, Civil Rights, First Amendment.
Reconstructing the Past: Archaeology through Experimentation WSMCE 9025 C01
Two Field Days TBD 6:00pm - 8:00pm
There’s more to archaeology than digging a hole. Through experimentation students can explore the past while gaining experience planning and executing projects that have relevance to current evolutionary and archaeological research questions. Through a series of innovative and interesting experiments we’ll gain a better understanding of humanity’s past technological innovations, inventions, and engineering applications. Instructor: Matt Bielecki
Two Field Days - TBD