Library – Chesapeake Forum

Lectures on the Shore Series: American History at 3mph

Mother Earth: The Ultimate in Recycling

The Earth is 4.6 billion years old and change is happening continuously. In this presentation, we will explore the impact of change on the earth’s ocean crust when considering such things as our global communications capabilities.

My Dearest Friend: The Letters of Abigail and John Adams

We will explore what their intimate letters reveal about this extraordinary marriage.

New Aspects of the War of 1812

Only From a Blimp

Poplar Island: An International Model of Innovative Re-Use

Prehistoric Human Migration

This is the story of prehistoric human populations, languages, and cultures over 8,000 years.

Radial Aircraft Engines 101

Ruining Your Day at the Beach

(Recording Now Available!) Join Doug’s class and learn why beaches erode and how rip currents work. You will examine globally collected sand samples, or your own, and learn how to analyze their differences.

Sea Turtles and Chesapeake Fishing: Lessons in Sustainability

COURSE IS NOW OVER. RECORDING IS AVAILABLE. Learn what ended the worldwide Caribbean turtle fishery of a century ago and why this is a cautionary note for the sustainability of fishing the Chesapeake.

Six Centuries of Headlines

Smart Growth and the Resilient City

(Recording Now Available!) Learn how Smart Growth can create a Resilient City, ready to survive crises and face future shocks and stresses from climate change, growing populations, and depleted energy sources.