The Events of December
The closing month of the year has no shortage of unique items that take place and represent the spectrum of history. Some we know a lot about: December 1st, 1955 – Rosa Parks sat in the wrong bus seat, December … Continued
The Art of Christmas
The stories about Jesus’ birth in the nativity begin with the opening chapters of Matthew and Luke. Artists throughout history have tried to recreate those momentous times. Come and see the works of the masters such as: Durer, Da Vinci, … Continued
Rudyard Kipling
He came from a privileged background. He began writing and became the patriot voice of the British Empire. His words and his stories inspired generations. His children’s stories became classics (just ask Disney). Come and hear about him and his … Continued
History of the Christmas Theme
In the early 1800s, the celebration of Christmas had pretty diminished into something that was mostly ignored. What brought about the change? How did one small story of Charles Dickens change our perception? What did Thomas Nast do that made … 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
Generals of World War II
World War II; the defining military conflict in world history. As expected, such a cataclysmic event brought the sharpest military minds on all sides, to the attention of the whole world. This presentation covers the senior military commanders serving the … Continued
Roosevelt & Churchill
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During the early events of World War II, the two leaders of the most powerful English speaking nations began to communicate and make plans and change the course of history. The President and the Prime Minister met and began to … Continued