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Uncover the long history of Arlington National Cemetery, dating back to George Washington. Learn about the origin of Arlington House as the home of Robert E. Lee and his wife, Mary. Explore the strategic value of confiscating Arlington House at the beginning of the Civil War and discuss the evolution of the property from fortification to contraband camp to a burial ground for Union soldiers. Discover fascinating facts about this landmark and leave with enriched knowledge about our nation's history.
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Fee: $19.00
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Instructor: Jeffrey Paisley
Capacity Remaining: 6
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Dates: 10/9/2023 - 10/9/2023
Times: 6:00 PM - 8:00 PM
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Sessions: 1
Days: M
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Building: ICN
Room: ICN 1301 Classroom
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Learn about one of the most transformative periods in U.S. history with the adoption of President Franklin D. Roosevelt's New Deal program. Explore the series of programs, reforms, and regulations ratified by Roosevelt in the United States between 1933 and 1939. Discuss the Social Security Act, The National Labor Relations Act, the repeal of Prohibition, and the nationalization of unemployment relief. Leave with a better understanding of our past and the many initiatives enacted in the '30s that are relevant today.
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Fee: $45.00
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Instructor: Jeffrey Paisley
Capacity Remaining: 9
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Dates: 11/4/2023 - 11/18/2023
Times: 1:00 PM - 2:30 PM
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Sessions: 3
Days: Sa
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Building: ICN
Room: ICN 1301 Classroom
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Embark on a journey of self-discovery as you dig into your family history. Geared for both beginners and those with more experience, learn essential techniques, valuable tips, and expert insights to navigate through generations of ancestry. Unveil the secrets of your heritage and forge a deeper connection with your roots.
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Fee: $79.00
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Instructor: Denise Geelhart
Capacity Remaining: 7
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Dates: 11/6/2023 - 11/27/2023
Times: 6:00 PM - 8:00 PM
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Sessions: 4
Days: M
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Building: ICN
Room: ICN 1001 Computer Lab
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Please purchase The Family Tree Toolkit: A Comprehensive Guide to Uncovering Your Ancestry and Researching Genealogy (book) by Kenyatta D. Berry (author) on Amazon. ISBN number 978-1631582196. Bring a highlighter pen.
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McLean County is the ancestral land of many Native groups, beginning with the Paleoindians over 12,000 years ago. Take an illustrated tour through local indigenous history with McLean County Museum of History Librarian Bill Kemp as your guide. Investigate a Mississippian village that dates back to 1300 A.D., and learn about the Kickapoo, a fiercely independent people who inhabited this stretch of Central Illinois before the first Euro-American settlers arrived. Get an up-close look at rare 1906 photographs of Kickapoo and discover the ongoing partnership between the McLean County Museum of History and the Kickapoo Tribe in Kansas.
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Fee: $35.00
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Instructor: William Steinbacher-Kemp
Capacity Remaining: 2
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Dates: 11/14/2023 - 11/14/2023
Times: 6:00 PM - 8:00 PM
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Sessions: 1
Days: Tu
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Building: ACEC
Room: ACEC 2206/2207 Conference Room
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Dec. 7, 1941, marked a significant turning point in the United States' involvement in World War II. The aftermath of the Japanese attack on Pearl Harbor, a major U.S. Naval base in the Pacific, resulted in the official entry of the United States into the war. Learn about the events leading up to the surprise attack and how the strike unfolded. Leave with a greater understanding of this pivotal event in U.S. history.
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Fee: $29.00
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Instructor: Jeffrey Paisley
Capacity Remaining: 8
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Dates: 12/7/2023 - 12/14/2023
Times: 6:00 PM - 7:30 PM
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Sessions: 2
Days: Th
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Building: ICN
Room: ICN 1301 Classroom
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- ONLINE REGISTRATION FOR THIS CLASS IS CLOSED.
- To check for availability, please contact 309-268-8160.
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Trace former President Abraham Lincoln's path to success, starting with his humble beginnings as a store clerk, surveyor, postmaster, and soldier in the Black Hawk War. Visit some of his most famous legal cases and examine his stint riding the judicial circuit. Then, follow his political career, including his success as a state legislator, his move of the state capital to Springfield, his term as a U.S. representative in the Whig party, and more.
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Fee: $45.00
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Instructor: Jeffrey Paisley
Capacity Remaining: 4
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Dates: 9/13/2023 - 9/27/2023
Times: 6:00 PM - 7:30 PM
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Sessions: 3
Days: W
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Building: ICN
Room: ICN 1301 Classroom
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