16 ILR 55+ Registration opens Monday, June 5, 2023 LIR202 Jamestowne – The Sequel, 1624-1699 3 sessions, 4.5 hours | 55+ “Jamestowne – The Sequel, 1624-1699” picks up the story of the first permanent British colony in America where “Jamestowne: The Colony that Almost Wasn’t” ended. Virginia has become a royal colony and faces a whole new set of challenges, in particular Bacon’s Rebellion in 1676. This course will discuss those challenges and how they led to the eventual abandonment of Jamestowne in 1699. Note: Course will meet on campus in an in-person environment. Instructor: Tracy Lewis 5-Digit Number: 25448 | Fri, 10:00 - 11:30 a.m., 7/28 - 8/11 Location: Conference Center/E138 Tuition: $12 | Fee: $42 | Total: $54 | MD residents age 60+ pay fee only NEW LIR257 The Lees of Stratford Hall 3 sessions, 6 hours | 55+ The Lees lived in northern Virginia from 1640-1807. Thomas Lee, builder of Stratford Hall, contributed to England’s war with France through his economic activities. His sons helped drive the colonies’ movement toward independence in 1776 and an alliance with France. Henry “Light Horse Harry” Lee was a successful military commander in the South during the Revolution and the father of Civil War Confederate general, Robert E. Lee. Explore the political beliefs, military tactics, and leadership styles of the Lee family. Note: Course will meet on campus in an in-person environment. Instructor: Roger Swartz 5-Digit Number: 25631 | Mon, 9:30 - 11:30 a.m., 9/11 - 9/25 Location: Conference Center/E126A Tuition: $15 | Fee: $69 | Total: $84 | MD residents age 60+ pay fee only LIR175 Pirates in the Chesapeake Bay New content for Fall 2023! 3 sessions, 4.5 hours | 55+ “Pirates of the Chesapeake” tells the stories of the pirates and privateers who cruised the waters of the Chesapeake Bay during the early history of the United States. The course begins by relating the history of colonial British America, then continues to the history of piracy. Specific topics include the Golden Age of Piracy and the use of privateers during wartime. The class discusses the pirates who roamed the bay and their impact on the Chesapeake region. Note: Course will meet on campus in an in-person environment. Instructor: Tracy Lewis 5-Digit Number: 25449 | Fri, 10:00 - 11:30 a.m., 11/3 - 11/17 Location: Conference Center/E136 Tuition: $12 | Fee: $42 | Total: $54 | MD residents age 60+ pay fee only LIR222 The Constitution Today 5 sessions, 7.5 hours | 55+ This course explores the United States Constitution and its interpretation by the Supreme Court of the United States. Each class section will cover one of the parts of the constitution. This is an interactive course which thrives on the active participation of members of the class. Each student will receive a pocket-sized copy of the Constitution for reference during class. Note: Course will meet on campus in an in-person environment. Instructor: James Baer Privileges and Immunities: This class will cover the basic concept and application of the Bill of Rights to the State, the Due Process Clause of the 14th Amendment, and the application of the Constitution to private conduct. 5-Digit Number: 25446 | Mon, 2:00 - 3:30 p.m., 10/2 - 10/30 Location: Conference Center/E138 Tuition: $20 | Fee: $72 | Total: $92 | MD residents age 60+ pay fee only Equal Protection: This class will cover the Constitutional framework, rational basis, reasonable relationship, and applicability to race and national origin. 5-Digit Number: 25447 | Mon, 2:00 - 3:30 p.m., 11/6 - 12/4 Location: Conference Center/E138 Tuition: $20 | Fee: $72 | Total: $92 | MD residents age 60+ pay fee only NEW LIR259 The War of 1812 in Maryland 3 sessions, 4.5 hours | 55+ Maryland played a significant role in America’s “forgotten war.” This course will explore Maryland’s involvement in the War of 1812 on land, but particularly by sea where privateers hounded British ships from the Chesapeake Bay to the British Isles. Note: Course will meet on campus in an in-person environment. Instructor: Tracy Lewis 5-Digit Number: 25637 | Fri, 10:00 - 11:30 a.m., 9/15 - 9/29 Location: Conference Center/E136 Tuition: $12 | Fee: $42 | Total: $54 | MD residents age 60+ pay fee only HISTORY, CULTURES & CURRENT ISSUES Instructor Bios | Interested in learning more about an instructor? ILR instructor bios are now online at FCCILR.org.
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