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  • Queen Elizabeth

    Private Venue

    At this writing, Queen Elizabeth is the longest-reigning monarch in the world. When she ascended the throne, a shy young girl saw her uncle abdicate the throne and advocate pro-German views in the years leading up to World War II. … Continue reading →

  • Roots Of The Revolution

    North Shore Senior Center 161 Northfield Road, Northfield

    In this exciting and thought-provoking presentation, we will examine the roots of the Revolution.  The American colonies were prosperous and enjoyed unprecedented freedom from the rule of the British empire. So what went wrong?  Why did the Continental Congress feel … Continue reading →

  • The Revolutionary War

    North Shore Senior Center 161 Northfield Road, Northfield

    Most 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 … Continue reading →

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    The Life of Winston Churchill (Part I)

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    The amazing life of Winston Churchill is the subject of a fascinating two-part multimedia presentation. The first week will cover the life of Churchhill up until World War II. We will look at his unique background, successes, and failures before … Continue reading →

    $5

  • Diana: Life Of The The People’s Princess

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    Diana: Glamorous And Tragic Life Of a Princess Lady Diana Spencer was the "People's Princess" beloved throughout the world for her compassion as much as for her glamour. Sweet, pretty Lady Diana Spencer was a shy and charming kindergarten teacher when she … Continue reading →

    $5

  • Diana: Death Of The The People’s Princess

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    Diana: Tragic Death Of a Princess Lady Diana Spencer was the "People's Princess" beloved throughout the world for her compassion as much as for her glamour. Sweet, pretty Lady Diana Spencer was a shy and charming kindergarten teacher when she caught the … Continue reading →

    $5

  • 1943 – A Look At The USA During WWII

    Private Venue

    75 years ago America was deep in the middle of a the Second World War, just leaving the Great Depression, and dancing to the music of Glenn Miller's Orchestra. The Battle of Midway in the Pacific and the Allied invasion … Continue reading →

  • Diana: Life Of The The People’s Princess

    Palos Heights Public Library 12501 S. 71st Avenue, Palos Heights, IL, United States

    Diana: Glamorous And Tragic Life Of a Princess FREE ZOOM PRESENTATION Lady Diana Spencer was the "People's Princess" beloved throughout the world for her compassion as much as for her glamour. Sweet, pretty Lady Diana Spencer was a shy and charming kindergarten … Continue reading →

  • Current Events Discussion Presentation

    What Just Happened – January 2023 Current Events

    North Shore Senior Center 161 Northfield Road, Northfield

    Once 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?" What makes this session so unique is that we will not … Continue reading →