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
Join Bev in a deep dive into the major themes involving social commentary and the effectiveness of Fitzgerald’s narrative style.
“Operation Skyshield”- When All Airlines Were Grounded
Retired Smithsonian researcher Roger Mola tells the forgotten story of how a series of National Defense exercises in the 60s were held to test our national defense against a simulated aerial attack like 9-11.
(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.
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 War between the States.
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. China relations in an increasingly turbulent world. Where to from here?
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
A seventh-generation descendant of an enslaved African on the Wye Plantation, proudly tells the story of her ancestors and their legacy of faith, strength, and dignity.
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 the chaos and confusion rising out of the Arab Spring.
A Tale of Five Towns: Community Evolution of Talbot County
Talbot County’s five towns — Oxford, St. Michaels, Easton, Trappe, and Unionville — and their importance in understanding the manner in which our region has grown and continues to evolve.
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 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
We’ll explore how they deal with the themes of revenge and justice, and what role is played by the gods.
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!
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?
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!
Art across Cultures
From Tokyo to Istanbul, the Freer Gallery program will transport you across its many rich holdings.
Artificial Intelligence We Can Use
We will explore the history of AI, understand its various types, and discover practical applications in education, art, medicine and more.
Astrophotography on the Eastern Shore
Jim will review lessons learned and demonstrate what wonderful photographs are possible to accomplish from the skies right here on the Eastern Shore.
Autumn Birds of Poplar Island
Learn how the 450 bird species seen at the Poplar Island Restoration Project are monitored.
