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28 ILR 55+ Registration now open
ILR774 National Cathedral & Dupont Circle
1 session, 8.5 hours
Depart FCC and head south to our Nation’s Capital, Washington,
DC. Our first stop will be at the Washington National Cathedral - a
beautiful example of Gothic architecture. It is the 6th largest cathedral
in the world and took 87 years to build! Then head down Embassy Row
to Dupont Circle and the quirky O Street Mansion. Today, the property
consists of more than 100 rooms of varying architectural, artistic and
design periods. Be sure to bring your checkbook because all of the art
you’ll see is available for sale. Finally, stop by the Anderson House, a
National Historic Landmark, completed in 1905. Our docent-led tour
reveals the history of the Society, the significance of the American
Revolution, and the lives and collections of the home’s first owners.
Note: A boxed lunch and all admissions are included in the price of the
tour. No refunds after close of business on 3/25.
Instructor: Marsha Adelson is a retired Federal Employee who has
spent the last 10+ years as a Licensed Professional Tour Guide in
Washington, DC. She has lived in the Washington Metropolitan Area
her whole life and enjoys sharing the beauty, history and uniqueness
of our Nation’s Capital with others through tours and lectures.
5-Digit Number: 17258 | Thu, 8:00 a.m. - 5:30 p.m., 4/11
Tuition: $40.00 Fee: $99.00 Total: $139.00
MD residents age 60+ pay fee only
NEW ILR598 Walking Antietam: Part 1 –
The Cornfield, Dunker Church &
The West Woods
1 session, 9 hours
Take a new look at the battlefield for a narrated walk through the
battle grounds of Antietam. We’ll provide transportation from FCC
via our shuttle bus to meet up with your guide. Spend the morning
hearing an overview of the battle and walk the Cornfield area of the
grounds. We’ll eat lunch at a local restaurant; entree and drink are
included in the fee. Then we’ll head back to the battlefield to walk the
West Woods/Dunker Church area. We will follow established NPS trails
which will give you a feel for the terrain and the battles.
Note: Bring your walking shoes as we expect to walk a total distance of
2.5 miles over irregular, but not extreme, ground. No refunds after close
of business on 4/9.
Instructor: Dennis E. Frye has spent nearly 50 years studying and
writing about Antietam. As a native of the battlefield region and an
actual “Dunker,” his distant relatives owned much of the ground where
the battle occurred. Dennis retired from the National Park Service after
more than a three-decade career, including 20 years as Chief Historian
at Harpers Ferry National Historical Park. Dennis has written ten books
and is a nationally recognized preservationist..
5-Digit Number: 17265 | Tue, 8:00 a.m. - 5:30 p.m., 4/23 | Fee: $89.00
Learning On Location
ILR575 Butterflies in the Field
1 session, 4 hours
Enjoy the magic of butterflies in the field! Late spring is still a great
time to see butterflies in Maryland. With cooperative weather, we may
see a dozen or more species including several only seen in the autumn
season. Expect up close viewing and plan to take plenty of pictures.
We’ll provide transportation (using an FCC van) to a locale in the
Montgomery-Frederick-Washington County area. The exact location
will be determined at a later date. Please bring your own water and
snacks or lunch and be prepared for some moderate walking.
Instructor: Kathy Barylski is a leading butterfly researcher in the state
and has a passion for spreading the love of butterflies. She coordinates
annual butterfly counts in Frederick County, teaches classes about
butterflies, and participates in research projects for the State and with
other lepidopterists. She is the owner and founder of Incite Ecology, a
business launched to help ignite people’s passion for the environment.
5-Digit Number: 17257 | Thu, 11:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m., 5/16 | Fee: $54.00
NEW ILR596 Experience the Wonderful World
of Topiary
1 session, 8 hours
Experience the unique beauty and charm of Ladew Topiary Gardens.
It’s been named one of the best topiary gardens in the world. After a
guided tour of the house, explore the gardens and nature trail at your
leisure. We’ll enjoy lunch on site but save room for dessert because
we’ll finish the day at the Prigel Family Creamery where you can treat
yourself to farm-fresh ice cream from grass-fed cows.
Note: Entry fee, guided house tour, and lunch is included in the cost.
No refunds after close of business on 5/3. We will provide transportation
using the FCC shuttle bus.
Instructor: Christine Rai is an assistant professor of English at FCC
with a passion for food studies and experiential learning. An FCC
alum, Professor Rai earned a Bachelor’s from Towson University and
her Master’s from Loyola College. As an educator she is known for
incorporating active learning including field trips, service learning,
and cultural cooking demonstrations. Inspired by her love of travel,
she designed a global scholar course and led an FCC group abroad to
France in May 2016. She writes about teaching, traveling, and food at
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5-Digit Number: 17256 | Fri, 8:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m., 5/31 | Fee: $99.00
All buses/vans depart from Frederick
Community College; exact location and trip
details will be provided one week prior to
the trip date.