The History of the United States
Turn back time for a comprehensive look at American history through 1815 with Professor Adrian Kerr, an expert historian with a knack for making the subject interactive and exciting. Professor Kerr brings an unusual personal perspective to this series of five lectures: dual citizenship in both the United States and England. Armchair enthusiasts will not want to miss this in-depth tour of United States history, which will conclude just before Independence Day. $10 tickets are sold separately for each session, and sign up is required* at (239) 489-8472.
The History of the United States
Session 1: Early Days and Colonization
Thursday, June 2
- The original dwellers in North America
- Pre-Columbian Indian civilization
- Columbus and Spanish conquerors
- English arrivals – Jamestown, Plymouth Rock, Massachusetts Bay
- France and Holland in the Americas
The History of the United States
Session 2: The French and Indian War
Thursday, June 9
- The growth of the 13 English colonies
- The French and Indian War, and financial implications
- The ‘Evil’ Acts – Currency, Sugar, Stamp, Quartering, Tea
- The ‘Boston Massacre’ Incident
- Lexington, Concord, and Bunker Hill
The History of the United States
Session 3: The Road to Independence
Thursday, June 16
- 1776, the Continental Congresses
- Drafting the Declaration
- Congress votes and votes
- Declaration versions
- The two sides match up
The History of the United States
Session 4: The New Nation Emerges
Thursday, June 23
- George Washington’s strategy
- Fort Ticonderoga
- The war in the north – New York, Long Island, Delaware
- Saratoga – the turning point
- The war in the south, and the road to Yorktown
- Chesapeake Bay naval battle
- Treaty of Paris
The History of the United States
Session 5: The Nation’s Early Days
Thursday, June 30
- Challenges of the peace
- The Constitution and the Bill of Rights
- The party system
- Washington, Adams
- Jefferson and the Louisiana Purchase
- Lewis and Clark
- The War of 1812-1815
- Peace at last
Date and Time
Thursday Jun 2, 2016
4:30 PM - 6:00 PM EDT
Location
Shell Point Retirement Community
Fees/Admission
$10 per session