WORLD WAR I: 

THE GREAT WAR

• Lead: Bob Anzuoni

• Date(s): Wednesdays, September 27; October 4, 11, 18

• Time: 2:30 - 3:30 pm

• Description: World War I was the largest, most destructive, global conflict to affect international politics, reshaping political boundaries and creating new tensions that led to a second world war.  Sept 27:  Investigate the various roots of the war, including attempts to balance European powers, the complicated alliance system, conflicts in the Balkans, and crises in Africa.  Oct 4:  Examine the war's outbreak through key leaders, alliances, war plans, and operations, as well as tactics and technology used during the war.  Oct 11:  Assess how the war expanded into a global conflict, its unrestricted U-boat warfare, the Black Tom explosion, the Zimmermann Telegram, and the involvement, expeditions, and agreements put forth by the U.S. after its entry in 1917.  Oct 18:  Divulge into the elements and treaties responsible for ending the war and what happened after, such as the occupation of Germany and the dissolution of empires worldwide.

• Price: $8.00 / session

GHOST STORIES

• Lead: Joada Hiatt

• Date: Tuesday, October 31

• Time: 2:00 - 3:00 pm

• Description: Celebrate Halloween with the help of a professional storyteller as she shares ghostly tales that are sure to shiver your timbers!

• Price: $8.00

VETERANS ROUND TABLE:

REVISITING VIETNAM

• Date: Wednesday, November 8

• Time: 2:00 - 3:00 pm

• Description: Did you know someone or have a loved one who served in the Vietnam War? Have you ever wondered what soldiers experienced firsthand while being deployed overseas? Join in on this roundtable-style event as various Vietnam Vets answer questions and share stories of their experiences during the war!

• Price: Free

PRESERVING FAMILY HISTORY THROUGH STORYTELLING

• Lead: Joada Hiatt

• Date: Monday, November 20

• Time: 1:00 - 2:00 pm

• Description:  Explore the importance of and learn tips on how to tell and preserve your family stories for future generations through the helpful guidance of a professional storyteller!

• Price: $8.00