Eleanor of Aquitaine
This woman dominated her century (the 1100s). She became the queen of France and later the queen of England. Two of her four sons became Kings of England. She and her husband (Henry II) did not get along, and yet … Continued
The 1920s & 30s
The art, music, and literature. Those two decades defined the highest highs and the lowest lows in America. How did the creative world respond to those events? Come and hear about the art (Picasso & Dali). Come and hear about … Continued
The Wright Brothers
Wilbur & Orville Wright – Their very names inspire the imagination. From modest beginnings, to the bicycle shop in Dayton, to the windy isolation at Kitty Hawk; they had a vision of the future like no others. They actually believed … Continued
Corrie Ten Boom
She came from the Netherlands and grew up at a time of persecution. How do you and your family and your culture survive against the Nazi juggernaut? She not only survived the unimaginable, but she became a voice of reason … Continued
Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr.
Do your life plans always turn out the way you expect? His certainly did not. What were his life expectations? What caused the changes? Come and hear the stories of the man who helped shepherd the country through some of … Continued
The 1850 Compromise
In the spring of 1850, three of the most prominent men of the time united one last time to help hold the country together. Daniel Webster, John C. Calhoun and Henry Clay had spent their adult lives in the legislative … Continued
Alexander Hamilton vs. Aaron Burr
These two men will be forever tied together because of the duel. Both created lasting impressions and both made people wonder about them. Both had friends in high places and both had many who had no use for them. What … Continued
Thomas Jefferson
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For all of the credit that we give this man in our country’s history, during its formative years, I have often wondered if we give him enough credit. He created a vision in the minds of Americans about what we … Continued
George Washington
George Washington was a great man by all accounts. Perhaps the strongest tribute to him was given by his friend General Henry “Light Horse Harry” Lee. General Lee said that Washington was: “First in war, first in peace, and first … Continued