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  • History and the Diplomat
  • Dates: 4/14/2026 - 4/28/2026
    Times: 2:00 PM - 5:00 PM
    Days: Tu
    Sessions: 3
    Building: Swem Library
    Room: Ford Classroom
    Instructor(s): Michael Butler
    Fee: $0.00


  • REGISTRATION FOR THIS CLASS IS CLOSED. This class is already in session.

 

 

  • NEW! The Revolution Grows Up: From Revolutionary Zeal to a Working Republic
  • Dates: 4/17/2026 - 5/1/2026
    Times: 9:30 AM - 11:30 AM
    Days: F
    Sessions: 3
    Building: Campus Center
    Room: Little Theatre
    Instructor(s): Karen McPherson
    Fee: $0.00


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  • NEW! Revolutionary Ideas or Reactionary Interpretation
  • Dates: 4/17/2026 - 5/1/2026
    Times: 9:30 AM - 11:30 AM
    Days: F
    Sessions: 3
    Building: Online – Zoom
    Room: Zoom Link - Emailed Day Prior
    Instructor(s): Rebecca Staton-Reinstein
    Fee: $0.00


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  • The Lincoln Murder Conspiracies
  • Dates: 4/23/2026 - 4/23/2026
    Times: 1:30 PM - 3:30 PM
    Days: Th
    Sessions: 1
    Building: School of Education
    Room: Room 1056
    Instructor(s): Paul Severance
    Fee: $0.00

    Although the “formal” historical record of Lincoln’s assassination clearly established that John Wilkes Booth and a small cohort of followers murdered Abraham Lincoln and attempted to kill other high government officials, a number of different – and captivating – conspiracies theories have emerged, gained traction, and achieved varying levels of prominence and support over the past 158 years. This course will endeavor to “unpack” these major conspiracy theories and probe their geneses as well as the “evidence” supporting each of the seven major conspiracy theories associated with the assassination of Lincoln.


  • REGISTRATION FOR THIS COURSE IS CLOSED. The class is full and has a lengthy wait list. 

 

  • NEW! How American Lacemakers Supported the Revolution
  • Dates: 4/29/2026 - 4/29/2026
    Times: 1:30 PM - 3:30 PM
    Days: W
    Sessions: 1
    Building: Virginia Greens
    Room: Theatre
    Instructor(s): Carolyn Cerini
    Fee: $0.00


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  • Virginia's Road to Revolution: Episode IV: Independence Deferred
  • Dates: 5/1/2026 - 5/1/2026
    Times: 9:30 AM - 11:30 AM
    Days: F
    Sessions: 1
    Building: Williamsburg Regional Library
    Room: Theatre
    Instructor(s): Mark Howell
    Fee: $0.00

    NOTE:

    • Though not required, participants will benefit from having attended Episodes I, II, and III
    • Prior Episodes I, II, and III participants who register early for Fall will be automatically seated in this episode (IV) IF they rank this course as their No. 1 or No. 2 lottery preference
       


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  • NEW! Virginia’s Road to Revolution: Episode V: Absolved from all Allegiance
  • Dates: 5/8/2026 - 5/15/2026
    Times: 9:30 AM - 11:30 AM
    Days: F
    Sessions: 2
    Building: Williamsburg Regional Library
    Room: Theatre
    Instructor(s): Mark Howell
    Fee: $0.00


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  • NEW! Unknown Extraordinary Women and Their Contributions
  • Dates: 5/12/2026 - 5/12/2026
    Times: 1:30 PM - 3:30 PM
    Days: Tu
    Sessions: 1
    Building: W&M Alumni House
    Room: Leadership Hall
    Instructor(s): Peg Becker
    Fee: $0.00


  • REGISTRATION FOR THIS COURSE IS CLOSED. The class is full and has a lengthy wait list. 

 

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