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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
TV By The Decades: Television in the 1960s
Private VenueTV in the 1960s The 1960s were definitely one of TV's oddest decades! The 1960s began with Westerns dominating the ratings! The old West soap opera Bonanza became the most popular show on the air. One after another competing show … Continue reading
Barry’s Best Of Broadway
Private VenueAs a professional cultural Historian (and a self-described Broadway fanatic) I have actually seen well over 200 performances on Broadway! I truly love going to the theater in New York City! Accordingly, I make several trips a year to Manhattan … Continue reading
Wedding Ceremony
Private VenueYou are seeing this notice because this block of time has been put aside for one of my favorite speaking opportunities! To learn more about my work as a wedding officiant, please click here. I am so blessed and so … 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 Ten Greatest American Presidents
Rolling Meadows Library 3110 Martin Lane, Rolling Meadows, IL, United StatesThe Ten Best American Presidents How do we determine who the greatest Presidents were? One recent poll of the American public disclosed that they believed Bill Clinton is the greatest President of all time! Another recent poll, this one only … Continue reading
Audra McDonald
Private VenueAudra McDonald is a phenomenally talented singer. Her range is otherworldly! The amazing Audra McDonald has sung everything from Broadway to popular music to opera and earned acclaim at every turn. Audra Mcdonald is also a passionately committed humanitarian, recognized … Continue reading
The Crime of the Century – The Supermodel, The Architect, And the Insane Millionaire
Private VenueClick here to read more about this amazing story! At the dawn of the 20th century, America was riveted by the first celebrity murder case in America. Every element of this story is fascinating! The murderer was already famous and … Continue reading