"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

Fall Botany 2025

"Fall Botany 2025" begins on August 27 with Sudy Leaders Alice Schori and Lynnwood Andrews. Register.

Populism and Democracy: Three Case Studies

"Populism and Democracy: Three Case Studies" begins on September 5 with Study Leader Hanan Miron. Register.

Boston Symphony Orchestra

We will be traveling to the Boston Symphony Orchestra on September 26th to hear Mozart and Strauss. Learn More.

A Search for Beginnings

"A Search for Beginnings" will begin on September 8 with Study Leader Arthur Rosen. Register.

Summer Lecture Series

Summer Lecture Series Session 5 titled "Can Freedom of Speech Survive? And Should It?" will be on August 6 with Speaker Nadine Strossen. Learn More.

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FALL TERM
September 8 - December 19, 2025

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January 12 - March 20, 2026

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April 13 - June  19, 2026

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June 29 - August 21, 2026

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September 14 - December 18, 2026

 

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