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James Madison – Jim Sherbert Lecture Series

January 30th, 2025|Categories: , , |Tags: , , |

Widely regarded as the Father of the United States Constitution, James Madison overcame frail health and an exceptionally quiet demeanor to be a commanding figure in American history. He was the 4th President of the United States, the longest living Founding Father, and the catalyst to forming the first American political party.

Navajo Code Talkers – 3:30pm Session is FULL

January 20th, 2025|Categories: , |Tags: , , , , |

Come join us to hear award-winning writer and current Navajo Nation Poet Laureate Laura Tohe tell the history of the Navajo Code Talkers of WWII -- a group of young Navajo men enlisted in the Marines unaware that they would develop a secret code against the Japanese military that would save many American lives. Excerpts from live interviews with the Code Talkers tell their stories before, during, and after the [...]

The American Horse – Jim Sherbert Lecture Series

December 12th, 2024|Categories: , |Tags: , , |

The Mustang is the only true American horse, yet it is actually a “feral” rather than “wild” animal, as they are descended from the those introduced to the Americas by the Spanish. Come join us to learn about the history of the American Mustang and how this amazingly adaptable animal completely changed the culture of the Plains and Western Native Americans within just a few generations. FORMAT: In-Person – classroom INSTRUCTION [...]

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