“Root Hog or Die!”: Famous Last Stands in History
'“Root Hog or Die!”: Famous Last Stands in History" will begin on Thursday, January 22nd with Study Leader Jon Grogan. Register for Zoom.
Reel History: The American Journey in Eight Acts
"Reel History: The American Journey in Eight Acts" will begin on Monday, January 26th with Study Leader Stephen Flanders. Register for In-Person.
The Roots of Civilization in Soil and Water
"The Roots of Civilization in Soil and Water" will begin on Tuesday, January 27th with Study Leader Bruce James. Register for Zoom.
Comedy Teams: When More Than One Made Us Laugh
"Comedy Teams: When More Than One Made Us Laugh" will begin on Tuesday, February 3rd with Study Leader Abe Vorensky. Register for Zoom.
The Gregs of Quarry Bank Mill: Industrial Revolutionaries of Rural England
"The Gregs of Quarry Bank Mill: Industrial Revolutionaries of Rural England" will begin on Tuesday, February 3rd with Study Leader Martin Jeffries. Register for In-Person. Register for Zoom.
Ashes and Empires - Volcanoes, Climate, and Civilization
"Ashes and Empires - Volcanoes, Climate, and Civilization" will begin on Thursday, February 5th with Study Leader Scott Rappeport. Register for In-Person. Register for Zoom.
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