Material you never studied in school!  Examine the original documents behind the major events that led to the secession.  

This in-depth exercise in American history is a thorough review of the circumstances, attitudes and events leading to, and culminating in, the secession of the Confederate States in 1860-1861.  This is not a discussion of the Civil War or Slavery, but will be focused on the process of secession and how this came to happen in our young republic.

What to expect: 

Take a deep dive into history will give you the opportunity to increase your knowledge of the environment in which secession occurred and what events led up to it.

Feedback from past courses with Raymond:

“Loved it. Raymond does a great deal of research, provides printed information and is excellent in his presentation of the topic. Very stimulating course.  I look forward to more of his classes.”

“Exceptional class.  Instructor was well-organized and engaging and made the material very interesting.”

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Raymond Vergne

Raymond Vergne, M.D. is a retired cardiologist who has a graduate degree in Education and interests in literature, history and music.  Among his many popular contributions to Chesapeake Forum have been courses on Don Quijote de la Mancha, the Many Faces of Fascism, and the History of the Papacy. Raymond oversees the Legends of Wine series for the Eastern Shore Wine Tasting group. 

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