The American Nations

"The American Nations" begins on September 8 with Study Leader Charles Buell. Register for In-Person. Register for Zoom.

Ski Tracks Through Time: The History of Dartmouth and American Skiing

"Ski Tracks Through Time: The History of Dartmouth and American Skiing" begins on September 16 with Study Leader Peter Graves. Register.

Writing a “Legacy Letter”

"Writing a “Legacy Letter”' begins September 16 with Study Leader Jay Sherwin. Register

Fulfillment or Betrayal: Transitioning From a Democracy With Christians to a Christian Nation

"Fulfillment or Betrayal: Transitioning From a Democracy With Christians to a Christian Nation" begins September 17 with Study Leader Philip Tierney. Register.

Latin Too!—Fun and Adventures With Caesar and Hannibal

"Latin Too!—Fun and Adventures With Caesar and Hannibal" begins on September 17 with Study Leader Susan Brown. Register.

"A Peculiar People": The Enfield New Hampshire Shakers

'"A Peculiar People": The Enfield New Hampshire Shakers" begins on September 8 with Study Leaders Mary Ann Haagen and Michael O'Connor. Register. 

Image: Shaker Historic District, Neil M. Young

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