Click on any entry in Barry Bradford’s Speaking Schedule for full details.
American History
Lincoln, The End Of Slavery And The Beginning Of Reconstruction
ZoomLincoln, The End Of Slavery And The Beginning of Reconstruction This fascinating program traces how Abraham Lincoln grew and changed his thinking about ending the enslavement of African-Americans. Although Lincoln always personally hated enslavement, he struggled to find a governmental … Continue reading
America’s Purpose Statement: The Declaration Of Independence
Private VenueThe most important sentence ever written by an American - a sentence that has inspired people in every part of the world - is found in America's purpose statement! Click here to read more. The legacy of Washington, Hancock, Franklin, … Continue reading
What Just Happened – July 2023 Current Events (Mon. PM)
ZoomOnce a month, you can be part of a current events discussion presentation discussion with a twist. Award-winning professional historian Barry Bradford will help us learn "What Just Happened?" This session is so unique because we will not just talk … Continue reading
What Just Happened – July 2023 Current Events
ZoomOnce a month, you can be part of a current events discussion presentation discussion with a twist. Award-winning professional historian Barry Bradford will help us learn "What Just Happened?" This session is so unique because we will not just talk … Continue reading
The Revolutionary War
Private VenueMost Americans simply do not know very much about the Revolutionary War. Although certain images from the Revolutionary War are seared into our memory – Washington Crossing the Delaware and the signing of the Declaration of Independence - many people would … Continue reading
The Election Of 1960
Private VenueThe election of 1960 was one of the most dramatic elections in American history. Until the halted recount in the election of 2000, it was the closest Presidential election in our lifetimes. This riveting multimedia presentation features amazing anecdotes, entry … Continue reading
What Just Happened – August 2023 Current Events (Mon. PM)
ZoomOnce a month, you can be part of a current events discussion presentation discussion with a twist. Award-winning professional historian Barry Bradford will help us learn "What Just Happened?" This session is so unique because we will not just talk … Continue reading
What Just Happened – August 2023 Current Events
ZoomOnce a month, you can be part of a current events discussion presentation discussion with a twist. Award-winning professional historian Barry Bradford will help us learn "What Just Happened?" This session is so unique because we will not just talk … Continue reading
What Just Happened – August 2023 Current Events
North Shore Senior Center 161 Northfield Road, NorthfieldOnce a month, you can be part of a current events discussion presentation discussion with a twist. Award-winning professional historian Barry Bradford will help us learn "What Just Happened?" This session is so unique because we will not just talk … Continue reading
Barbara Walters: First Superstar Women TV Reporter
Northbrook Senior Center 3323 Walters Ave, Northbrook, United StatesBarbara Walters: First Superstar Women TV Reporter The late Barbara Walters was the first superstar woman television news reporter. Fighting against many barriers, she opened the door for women to be taken seriously as news anchors and news reporters on … Continue reading