Rebecca Wright Spy

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Rebecca Wright was a Federal spy in Winchester, VA. She was employed by Gen. Sherman, to gather information about the goings on in the Shenandoah Valley to aid Sherman in the campaign that was assigned to him by Lt. Gen. Grant, to subdue the valley.

Revelation is the last book in the Bible and is very apocalyptic. The writer John is not only describing a vision of the end times, but also depicting the consummation toward which the complete biblical message of redemption is focused. Using symbolic imagery, he encourages the faithful throughout the ages, in the face of persecution and hostility, to stand fast and not give up hope in God’s eternal love and deliverance. Come join a discussion over four classes that will help lift up all our spirits.

Shakespeare had a keen interest in monarchy as a subject for both illustrating British history and giving an opportunity for his skills. The play “King John”, written in the midst of his History Plays, demonstrates both of these motivations with his drama translated, to audience appreciation. With three contenders for the throne, the play succeeds and fascinates. Reading the play in advance of the class is suggested.

A look at African American soldiers who served from Western Pennsylvania with information regarding their participation in the post war veteran organization the Grand Army of the Republic (GAR).

Christmas is coming before you know it! This class will be part history of traditional and modern Christmas carols, and part sing-a-long. Enrollment is open to singers and non-singers alike. Lyric sheets will be provided. Bring along a favorite Christmas treat to share. Christmas attire is also

welcome.

We will learn more about Early Onset Alzheimer’s Disease through discussion, handouts citing the challenges to the individual and family, and viewing the award-winning film “Still Alice”. Julianne Moore, Academy-Award Best Actress, is the main character who plays Alice.

This class is an open discussion format to help explore how modern man's need for security and the belief he can and should have a better life ends in totalitarianism and a loss of freedom.

When I saw the current map of Washington's 1753 Trail and compared it with the journal entries of both Washington and Gist, I knew there were significant variations on the section northward between Logstown Trading Post (at Leetsdale PA) and Venango ( Franklin PA), and southward from Venango to Guyasuta's Town ( Etna, PA). This presentation, gives a little background about Native Villages in Western Pa and a more precise route Washington took from village to village, through parts of his journey. It also pinpoints the exact location of "the Barrens", which changes the route they took home.

Learn to write creative nonfiction: real people, real things, real incidents from your point of view, what you're curious about. How did your great-great grandmother keep the family afloat while her husband fought in the French and Indian War? Why do you hate kiwis? Learning to code after 60. An unexpected love match. Etcetera. Outside research may be necessary, and basics of standard English are expected. Your classmates, as well as your instructor, will be your critics and editors.

York, Pennsylvania was not the scene of any major battle in either the Revolutionary War or the Civil War. How, then, could it have played a highly significant role in the outcomes of these two wars? This class will provide answers to that question. Those answers are stories that every Pennsylvanian should know.