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  • Woodrow Wilson World War I

    Over There: America In World War I

    North Shore Senior Center 161 Northfield Road, Northfield

    It was "The War To End All Wars" and "The War To Make The World Safe For Democracy." When Woodrow Wilson reversed the policy of American non-involvement in foreign wars, he broke a tradition that had begun with George Washington. … Continue reading →

  • Nellie Bly

    Private Venue

    Nellie Bly was one of the most groundbreaking female journalists in American history! She began her journalistic career before she was 20 years old. Working in a time when very few women had ever achieved a great deal of success … Continue reading →

  • Current Events Discussion Presentation

    What Just Happened – July 2025 Current Events (AM)

    Zoom

    Once a month, you can be part of a current events discussion presentation with a twist. Award-winning  professional historian Barry Bradford will help us learn “What Just Happened?” This session is unique because we will not just discuss our opinions … Continue reading →

    $5
  • Current Events Discussion Presentation

    What Just Happened – July 2025 Current Events (PM)

    Zoom

    Once a month, you can be part of a current events presentation and discussion with a twist. Award-winning  professional historian Barry Bradford will help us learn “What Just Happened?” This session is unique because we will not just discuss our … Continue reading →

    $5

  • Benjamin Franklin

    Northbrook Public Library 1201 Cedar Lane, Northbrook, IL, United States

    Benjamin Franklin has been called "The First American." Certainly, no life can compare to his. Benjamin Franklin was one of the most successful businessmen in American history. Although Franklin started his life in poverty, he grew to be phenomenally wealthy. … Continue reading →

  • Nellie Bly

    Private Venue

    Nellie Bly was one of the most groundbreaking female journalists in American history! She began her journalistic career before she was 20 years old. Working in a time when very few women had ever achieved a great deal of success … Continue reading →

  • Thomas Edison Bright Ideas

    Thomas Edison Bright Ideas – A Multimedia Biography

    Private Venue

    Thomas Edison Bright Ideas Thomas Edison (1847 - 1931) was a genius! He is best remembered as one of the greatest inventors of all time.  Edison was certainly that!  Edison was not terribly interested in theoretical science. Instead, he concentrated … Continue reading →

  • Current Events Discussion Presentation

    What Just Happened – September 2025 Current Events (AM)

    Zoom

    Once a month, you can participate in a current events discussion presentation with a twist. Award-winning  professional historian Barry Bradford will help us learn “What Just Happened?” This session is unique because we will not just discuss our opinions about … Continue reading →

    $5
  • Current Events Discussion Presentation

    What Just Happened – September 2025 Current Events (PM)

    Zoom

    Once a month, you can participate in a current events discussion presentation with a twist. Award-winning  professional historian Barry Bradford will help us learn “What Just Happened?” This session is unique because we will not just discuss our opinions about … Continue reading →

    $5