Chesapeake forum library
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“Normal” Aging and Life Interruptions
Learn how to make the most of the aging process and the challenges of becoming a caregiver.
“Great Gatsby” – Its Timeless Appeal
That Fitzgerald knew his subject matter well can be of little doubt. Still, although there is much social comment in his works, he is a
“One Second After” – The Risk of EMPs
Lynn and Doug will lead a discussion based on the 2009 NYT best-selling fact-based novel, “One Second After” by William Forstchen. In “One Second After,”
“Operation Skyshield”- When All Airlines Were Grounded
After the terrorist attacks in September 2001 all civil aircraft in the U.S. and Canada were grounded, with devastating effects on commerce and travel. The
(Even More) Buckets of Warm Spit: Vice Presidents of the 20th Century
Join Raymond as he turns his focus on the intriguing lives and careers of selected Vice Presidents from the 20th century. This course is the
1860-62 Maryland, A House Divided
An attorney from a long-time Maryland family delves into the past with a focus on Maryland’s divided sympathies in the first two years of the
20,000 Years of History from One Oyster Reef in the Choptank River
A sonar mapped oyster reef reveals geologic history of the Chesapeake Bay from 20,000 years ago.
2021 Distinguished Scholar Event: Frederick Douglass: In His Time and In Ours
Professor David W. Blight’s virtual live lecture will draw past and present together by focusing on Frederick Douglass’ key legacies. You are welcome to join a live Q&A following the lecture.
2022 Distinguished Visiting Scholar Event: Exploration, Adventure, and Science: What’s the Difference and Why Does It Matter?
Join ‘Pan’ Conrad, noted Mars Mission astrobiologist and Episcopal priest and pastor, for a wide-ranging conversation that ties together geographic exploration on earth, space exploration and tourism, empire building and colonialism, science fiction and moral discernment.
2023 Distinguished Visiting Scholar Event: The Future of U.S./China Relations in a Turbulent World
Where are things going between the U.S. and China? Join China policy expert, Dr. Maochun ‘Miles’ Yu, for a highly topical discussion about the U.S.
230 Years of Presidential Elections: Washington to Trump, 1788-2018
A virtual magic carpet ride through the past 230 years to see the facts, foibles, and fallacies of U.S. Presidential Elections.
500 Years of Fake News: From False Facts and Fictitious Fallacies to Forgotten Foibles
Tour the past 500 years to see for yourself if “fake news” is a new phenomenon or just “business as usual.”
A (Re)tired Math Teacher Looks at the “Alice” Trilogy
Who knew that Lewis Carroll ever contemplated or wrote a draft of the third book of the Alice Trilogy? We will explore some of the hidden meanings in Alice in Wonderland, Through the Looking Glass, and Exeunt Alice.
A Family History of Unionville
Harriette Lowery, a seventh-generation descendant of an enslaved African on the Wye Plantation, proudly tells the story of her ancestors and how their legacy of
A Journey through the Developing World
A humorous and not so humorous “one man’s trek” through the most difficult places on the globe.
A Journey Through the Developing World
Take a rollercoaster journey through the developing world, from the Civil War in Beirut to the Velvet Revolution in Eastern Europe, and more recently, to
A Tale of Five Towns: Community Evolution of Talbot County
Talbot County is the site of several of the oldest and most historic towns on the Eastern Shore and all of Maryland. The evolution of
A Traveler’s Guide to Black Holes
If black holes emit no light and swallow all that surrounds them, how can we know anything about them? Come and explore what we know about black holes and how we know this.
A Walk on the Wild Side: A Photo Tour of The Great Pacific Flyway
RECORDING NOW AVAILABLE! Join a wildlife photographer as she explores the birds of the Great Pacific Flyway, a major north-south migratory path over the Sacramento Valley of California. As a wildlife rescuer, she will also show what happens when wildlife clashes with humanity.
A Walk Through Talbot County History
Want to learn more about the history of Talbot County? Have you ever wanted to dig into your own local ancestral past? Join us for
A Wine and Food Sampling Tour of Greece
Immerse yourself in a culinary adventure through the heart of Greece—celebrate the flavors and traditions that make Greek cuisine so beloved! Be sure to join
A Woman’s Province? Pensioning Two Eastern Shore Heroines
Anna Ella Carroll and Harriet Tubman are asking for government pensions. You will decide.
Aeschylus’s Oresteia
The Oresteia, consisting of three plays typically titled Agamemnon, The Libation Bearers, and The Eumenides, is the only surviving trilogy from Classical Greece. It won
Aging with Healthy Communication Skills
Communication needs change as we age, whether naturally or due to neurological challenges. Ms. Cornette will address some of the challenges as well as ways to acquire lasting communication skills.
Aging with Healthy Communication Skills
Getting older is not easy – on us, or on our partners! We’ve asked Judi to come back with TWO sessions this semester to give
AI 101 – A Brief Look at Artificial Intelligence
Artificial Intelligence is the science and practice of systems that exhibit characteristics we associate with intelligent human behavior. This two-session overview course emphasizes interactive discussions regarding the implementations of AI in the United States and abroad.
Airship 103
Each session is a separate video production accessible to registered participants. Climb aboard Airship 103 and enjoy the flights, the views, and technical and operational aspects unique to blimps.
America Divided: The Consequences of Technology
Why are we so divided in our interpretations of the news? Lynn is back with a discussion focussed on how the technology in our lives
An Hour with a Holocaust Survivor with the U.S. Holocaust Museum
Imagine joining through Zoom to listen in live time to a Holocaust Survivor tell their story! The United States Holocaust Museum is offering us the
Art across Cultures
From Tokyo to Istanbul, the Freer Gallery program will transport you across its many rich holdings.