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Never forget. Dive deeper into our fascinating history and learn more about historical sites, battles, events and influential leaders.
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American Guerrilla - Friends of the King and Enemies of the Crown 

In their very first conflict as an independent people, the Americans displayed impressive prowess in guerrilla warfare. The contribution made by Ameri ...  View More

Class Section Number: 251SHIS2754A

Start date: 07/11/24

End date: 08/29/24

Fee: $99.00

8 sessions.

Location: KSU Center Location : 
  KSU Center.

Room :  176

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Beyond the Frame: Understanding History through Art 

While historians work primarily with documents, works of art are historical sources, too. They offer the viewer a glimpse of the past and can provide ...  View More

Class Section Number: 244SHIS2763A

Start date: 06/04/24

End date: 06/25/24

Fee: $49.00

4 sessions.

Location: KSU Center Location : 
  KSU Center.

Room :  244

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Civil War Leaders 

The American Civil War contains a rich history beyond the battlefield, as politicians, North and South, struggled to secure the best generals - those ...  View More

Class Section Number: 251SHIS2578A

Start date: 08/05/24

End date: 08/26/24

Fee: $99.00

4 sessions.

Location: KSU Center Location : 
  KSU Center.

Room :  182

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The 70s in America, a Decade of Darkness and Light 

Many remember the 1970s as a decade of soaring inflation, political upheaval, and the erosion of the United States' prestige worldwide. But the signif ...  View More

Class Section Number: 242SHIS2767A

Start date: 10/02/24

End date: 11/20/24

Fee: $69.00

8 sessions.

Location: KSU Center Location : 
  KSU Center.

Room :  182

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The Civil War in Georgia 

Georgia: a state rich with Civil War history, from the struggles for her coastal fortifications to an attempt to steal a steam locomotive and the many ...  View More

Class Section Number: 244SHIS2589A

Start date: 05/06/24

End date: 06/03/24

Fee: $99.00

4 sessions.

Location: KSU Center Location : 
  KSU Center.

Room :  174

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The Two Koreas – Land of Mystery 

The last ruling Kingdom of Korea was the Joseon Dynasty, which began in 1392 and lasted 500 years. However, the Korean civilization is an ancient one, ...  View More

Class Section Number: 253SHIS2766A

Start date: 01/08/25

End date: 02/26/25

Fee: $69.00

8 sessions.

Location: KSU Center Location : 
  KSU Center.

Room :  182

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Their Brother’s Keepers: Rescue During the Holocaust 

During the Holocaust, assistance from gentiles often meant the difference between life and death for Jews in occupied Europe. Those who provided aid t ...  View More

Class Section Number: 251SHIS2756A

Start date: 07/08/24

End date: 08/26/24

Fee: $119.00

8 sessions.

Location: KSU Center Location : 
  KSU Center.

Room :  174

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What’s for Sale - A Commercial History of the World (to 1900) 

How did trade in spice, sugar, and other sought-after goods shape the world as we know it today? Over the centuries, commerce in luxury items—many of ...  View More

Class Section Number: 251SHIS2735A

Start date: 08/06/24

End date: 10/01/24

Fee: $59.00

8 sessions.

Location: KSU Center Location : 
  KSU Center.

Room :  182

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Who Knew? Background to Famous Songs, Top Hits & Artists 

Sometimes you hear your favorite song; it blows the original out of the water, serves as a satisfactory companion, or falls short of the original’s gl ...  View More

Class Section Number: 251SHIS2753A

Start date: 07/09/24

End date: 08/13/24

Fee: $79.00

6 sessions.

Location: KSU Center Location : 
  KSU Center.

Room :  174

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World War II, including Georgia’s Role, Part I 

How did the Second World War affect Georgia?  What role did Georgia have in military training, war production, shipyards, etc? Why did more Americans ...  View More

Class Section Number: 251SHIS2764A

Start date: 07/10/24

End date: 08/14/24

Fee: $59.00

6 sessions.

Location: KSU Center Location : 
  KSU Center.

Room :  174

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