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This course will study the book, "What's In A Name?" written by Dale Hartsfield, the instructor. Mr. Hartsfield was the family spokesperson for the Hartsfield family when the City of Atlanta renamed the airport, Hartsfield-Jackson International Airport. The controversy surrounding the name change prompted the writing of this book. The class will cover the history of the great airport and the five official names since, the airport was built in 1925. The course will also discuss "fighting city hall." If you enjoy local history, politics, race relations and more this will be an interesting course for you. The textbook will be included in the course fee. 

This course will study the book, "What's In A Name?" written by Dale Hartsfield, the instructor. Mr. Hartsfield was the family spokesperson for the Hartsfield family when the City of Atlanta renamed the airport, Hartsfield-Jackson International Airport. The controversy surrounding the name change prompted the writing of this book. The class will cover the history of the great airport and the five official names since, the airport was built in 1925. The course will also discuss "fighting city hall." If you enjoy local history, politics, race relations and more this will be an interesting course for you. The textbook will be included in the course fee. 

What is bourbon?  What makes bourbon a uniquely American spirit?  How is bourbon made?  We will answer these and a lot more questions in this class.  A short history of bourbon will start the course, including a quick review of the Whiskey Rebellion, the new United State's government's first domestic tax and the cause of its first rebellion in the 1790s.  Did you know that bourbon is the only spirit specifically defined by law in the United States?  The definition of bourbon will be covered in depth.  We will learn how bourbon is made, where it is made, and what makes specific bourbons different.  How do you read a bourbon label?  The label will be decoded and terms explained so you know what you are buying.  What to look for when tasting a bourbon will be covered.  We will end the class with a discussion of the major distillers and a few of the special yearly editions.  Bring your questions and lets talk bourbon.  

What is bourbon?  What makes bourbon a uniquely American spirit?  How is bourbon made?  We will answer these and a lot more questions in this class.  A short history of bourbon will start the course, including a quick review of the Whiskey Rebellion, the new United State's government's first domestic tax and the cause of its first rebellion in the 1790s.  Did you know that bourbon is the only spirit specifically defined by law in the United States?  The definition of bourbon will be covered in depth.  We will learn how bourbon is made, where it is made, and what makes specific bourbons different.  How do you read a bourbon label?  The label will be decoded and terms explained so you know what you are buying.  What to look for when tasting a bourbon will be covered.  We will end the class with a discussion of the major distillers and a few of the special yearly editions.  Bring your questions and lets talk bourbon.  

This course views American history from the perspective of the great warrior tribes of the Northern Plains, from the early pre-horse period in the 1500's until present day. We'll survey tribes such as the Pawnee, the Crow, the Cheyenne, the Arapaho, and the Sioux, with particular focus on the Oglala Lakota tribe on Pine Ridge Reservationin South Dakota. The class will highlight the importance of great warriors and chiefs such as Sitting Bull, Crazy Horse, Red Cloud, and Little Crow. Known as "the greatest light calvary in history", we'll study the battle techniques of these brave and brilliant men. The importance of women's role in tribal life will be studied. We'll also look at the spiritual beliefs and ceremonies of the tribes, and how the Plains Indians carved out an existence out of a hostile environment. Finally, we'll study the successes and challenges of reservation life today. This course will include a tour of the Booth Western Art Museum.   

This course views American history from the perspective of the great warrior tribes of the Northern Plains, from the early pre-horse period in the 1500's until present day. We'll survey tribes such as the Pawnee, the Crow, the Cheyenne, the Arapaho, and the Sioux, with particular focus on the Oglala Lakota tribe on Pine Ridge Reservationin South Dakota. The class will highlight the importance of great warriors and chiefs such as Sitting Bull, Crazy Horse, Red Cloud, and Little Crow. Known as "the greatest light calvary in history", we'll study the battle techniques of these brave and brilliant men. The importance of women's role in tribal life will be studied. We'll also look at the spiritual beliefs and ceremonies of the tribes, and how the Plains Indians carved out an existence out of a hostile environment. Finally, we'll study the successes and challenges of reservation life today.