The aftermath of the war. During the autumn of 1945, the world finally was starting to catch its breath. We had just endured the largest man-caused cataclysm the world had ever known. Countries around the world were decimated. Economies were … Continued
One hundred years ago, the 19th Amendment was ratified and put into effect. It was an accumulation of years of effort and involved a multitude of people that helped bring about that change. Come and hear the stories of various … Continued
Beginning with Sputnik, how did America respond to the challenge of space? NASA was founded, the Original 7 Astronauts were selected, Alan Shepard went into space, John Glenn orbited 3 times, Kennedy gave his challenge and the technological developments continued … Continued
During the first two decades of the new century, our nation struggled with development and then with war. When the 1920s began, many were disillusioned with the world and migrated to Paris and became the Lost Generation. Hear the stories … Continued
His name evokes wonder, magic, and curiosity. Who was he? What did he do? What is his impact on the modern world? A life-long bachelor that brought electrical power to the state of New York, he was prescient beyond belief, … Continued
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
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
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
