Illinois Fights for the Union (Highland Lifelong Learning)

Galena Public Library 601 S. Bench St., Galena, IL, United States

Learn how the state of Illinois contributed to the Union victory in the Civil War (1861-65), both on the home front and in the military. Register by February 22. This course is run by the Lifelong Learning Department at Highland Community College. For more information and registration click here. Instructor: Gordan Dammann Dates: March 1,… Continue reading Illinois Fights for the Union (Highland Lifelong Learning)

$49

Illinois Fights for the Union (Highland Lifelong Learning)

Galena Public Library 601 S. Bench St., Galena, IL, United States

Learn how the state of Illinois contributed to the Union victory in the Civil War (1861-65), both on the home front and in the military. Register by February 22. This course is run by the Lifelong Learning Department at Highland Community College. For more information and registration click here. Instructor: Gordan Dammann Dates: March 1,… Continue reading Illinois Fights for the Union (Highland Lifelong Learning)

$49

Illinois Fights for the Union (Highland Lifelong Learning)

Galena Public Library 601 S. Bench St., Galena, IL, United States

Learn how the state of Illinois contributed to the Union victory in the Civil War (1861-65), both on the home front and in the military. Register by February 22. This course is run by the Lifelong Learning Department at Highland Community College. For more information and registration click here. Instructor: Gordan Dammann Dates: March 1,… Continue reading Illinois Fights for the Union (Highland Lifelong Learning)

$49

WWII in Europe and North Africa (Highland Lifelong Learning)

Galena Public Library 601 S. Bench St., Galena, IL, United States

This three-night class offers a more in-depth look at World War II in Europe and North Africa. Further study of the diverse cultural backgrounds, significant battles, and the view of Germans toward the war today will be reviewed. Relations between Germany and its European neighbors will also be highlighted. Instructor: Mark Peterson Register by March… Continue reading WWII in Europe and North Africa (Highland Lifelong Learning)

$42

WWII in Europe and North Africa (Highland Lifelong Learning)

Galena Public Library 601 S. Bench St., Galena, IL, United States

This three-night class offers a more in-depth look at World War II in Europe and North Africa. Further study of the diverse cultural backgrounds, significant battles, and the view of Germans toward the war today will be reviewed. Relations between Germany and its European neighbors will also be highlighted. Instructor: Mark Peterson Register by March… Continue reading WWII in Europe and North Africa (Highland Lifelong Learning)

$42

WWII in Europe and North Africa (Highland Lifelong Learning)

Galena Public Library 601 S. Bench St., Galena, IL, United States

This three-night class offers a more in-depth look at World War II in Europe and North Africa. Further study of the diverse cultural backgrounds, significant battles, and the view of Germans toward the war today will be reviewed. Relations between Germany and its European neighbors will also be highlighted. Instructor: Mark Peterson Register by March… Continue reading WWII in Europe and North Africa (Highland Lifelong Learning)

$42

Highland Lifelong Learning: Cahokia and the Mississippian Culture – In-person

Galena Public Library 601 S. Bench St., Galena, IL, United States

Learn about Cahokia, the largest and most influential urban settlement of the Mississippian culture dating from 700 – 1400 A.D. Located just east of St. Louis, MO, Cahokia is considered the largest and most complex archaeological site north of Mexico’s pre-Columbian cities. This is a Highland Lifelong Learning course. There is a $21 registration fee… Continue reading Highland Lifelong Learning: Cahokia and the Mississippian Culture – In-person

$21

Highland Lifelong Learning: World War I Overview – In-person

Galena Public Library 601 S. Bench St., Galena, IL, United States

Take a closer look at Europe in 1900 and events leading up to World War I. Topics include: actions taken in Jutland and on the Eastern Front, the sinking of the Lusitania, U-boat warfare, and battles including Paris, Verdun, and the Somme. The final German offensive, arrival of American troops, the Armistice, and Treaty of… Continue reading Highland Lifelong Learning: World War I Overview – In-person

$21

Highland Lifelong Learning: Korean War – In-person

Galena Public Library 601 S. Bench St., Galena, IL, United States

This class examines the cultural background of Korea and the Japanese occupation and its division after World War II. Events that led to the attack by North Korea and important battles including the Pusan Perimeter, Inchon, Chosin Reservoir and Soyang River will be discussed. This is a course offered at the Galena Public Library by… Continue reading Highland Lifelong Learning: Korean War – In-person

Highland Lifelong Learning: The Church in Hitler’s Germany (In-person)

Galena Public Library 601 S. Bench St., Galena, IL, United States

Take a closer look at the Protestant and Catholic Church during and after the rise of Adolph Hitler to power, from 1931 to 1945. The history of nationalism in Germany and its impact on the church, as well as the tactics used by Hitler and the Nazis to eliminate the influence of the church, will… Continue reading Highland Lifelong Learning: The Church in Hitler’s Germany (In-person)

Highland Lifelong Learning: Civilian Conservation Corps (In-person)

Galena Public Library 601 S. Bench St., Galena, IL, United States

Learn more about the Civilian Conservation Corps (CCC), the most popular New Deal program, which led to greater public awareness and appreciation of the outdoors and the nation’s natural resources. Enrollees of the CCC planted nearly 3 billion trees, constructed trails and lodges (including the lodge at White Pines), in more than 800 parks nationwide.Taught… Continue reading Highland Lifelong Learning: Civilian Conservation Corps (In-person)

Highland Lifelong Learning: New France

Galena Public Library 601 S. Bench St., Galena, IL, United States

This is a class offered in the library by Highland College Lifelong Learning. For registration info click here: https://highland.corsizio.com/c/64b80005c2e36c6ea3e92401 or call 815 599 3403. Learn about the years (1524-1763) the French explored and settled in Wisconsin (Wis-kon-sa) and Illinois (Il-len-noh-wa). Native American tribes and relations, British arrival, and French sites including Fort De Chartes are… Continue reading Highland Lifelong Learning: New France

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