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Roger Swartz
Colonial historian Roger G. Swartz received national acclaim for his two books covering the frontiers of the American
Revolution. In 2004, he was chosen, along with 2 others, to be the educational coordinator for the 13-day bus tour
sponsored by then National Elderhostel program for the 250th anniversary commemoration of the French & Indian
War, 1754 – 1763.
Roger is owner of R.G. Swartz & Associates, offering historical services, workshop offerings, and historical products to
educational institutions and historical organizations. He is the author of two nationally-acclaimed books dealing
with the frontier history of Pennsylvania during the American Revolution. In 2002, he received the “Instructor of Honor”
award from the Continuing Education program at Hagerstown Community College for his work with Elderhostel
programs and with the Institute for Learning in Retirement. He holds two Masters degrees from Lehigh University:
. (1969); and M.P.A. (Master in Public Administration), 1981. He and his wife reside in Keedysville, MD.
“Roger's classes are always
characterized by his encyclopedic
knowledge of early American history
annotated with his own personal
stories and experiences. If only more
Americans (including politicians)
could be exposed to these lessons
of 'where our country came from.'
Roger is terrific."
-Nick Scudiero
"Roger does an excellent job of
covering events & persons in our
early American history. These classes
are very popular. We always want
to know what he will be offering
next semester. I have appreciated his
notes & preparation."
-Jim Grissom
"It only takes sitting in one class of a
Roger Swartz course and there will
be no doubt the passion he has for
sharing his wealth of knowledge,
from the casual to the ardent
colonial history enthusiast you will
come away with facts and stories
you never heard before. With his
passion and wit, you will quickly
become a member of the Roger
Swartz fan club."
-Kathy Murtaugh
Spring ‘18
Featured Instructor
ILR848 James Monroe and the Era
of Good & Bad Feelings
6 sessions, 12 hours
This course will cover the life and two-term presidency of
James Monroe, our fifth president. We’ll discuss his roles and
leadership as Secretary of State and War during the War of
1812. Next, we'll analyze Monroe’s role in the expansion of the
nation through land acquisitions, an emerging transportation
revolution, and the Monroe Doctrine. We’ll also assess his
political philosophy and address these questions: Was the
“Era of Good Feelings” meant to bring the country together
following the War of 1812? Or was it meant to subjugate all
political opposition from the Federalist Party? What were the
consequences to the country dominated by one political party?
4-Digit Number: 7914
Mon, 9:30am - 11:30am, 1/22 – 2/26
Location: Conference Center (E Building)/E123
Tuition: $40.00 Fee: $99.00 Total: $139.00
MD residents age 60+ pay fee only
ILR853 The Continental Army:
A Social History
6 sessions, 12 hours
This course will cover the demographics of the Continental
Army during the American Revolution. Groups discussed
include women, Germans (including the Hessians), Scots-
Irish, Native Americans, and Afro-Americans. We’ll cover
the “social contract” or “labor contract” between the army
and its enlistees, and what happens when the men felt
the officers violated the terms of their contract. Of the 57
known mutinies in the army, we’ll concentrate on the ones
involving the Pennsylvania Line, the New Jersey Line, and the
Newburgh Conspiracy involving officers. In each we’ll cover
the causes, the events, and the impacts.
4-Digit Number: 7900
Mon, 9:30am - 11:30am, 3/26 – 4/30
Location: Conference Center (E Building)/E123
Tuition: $40.00 Fee: $99.00 Total: $139.00
MD residents age 60+ pay fee only
Spring 2018 Featured Instructor
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