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Schedule of Noncredit Classes

History

Abraham Lincoln

From humble beginnings as a log-cabin lawyer, Abraham Lincoln emerged on the political landscape to become President of the United States in 1860. This session will be an in-depth study of Lincoln's unlikely rise to power, his role as Commander-in-Chief, and a perspective on his enduring legacy. A study of the conspiracy (and conspirators) that ended his life will also be included. Text, written by the instructor is included.

Course: 35529     Tuition: $29    Course Fee: $10    
Meeting Day(s): Wed.   7/17/2013    Time: 6:00 PM - 9:00 PM  1 session
Location: Joppa Hall, Rm. 008    Instructor: L. Russell

America's Heroes and Villains: Andrew Jackson

Andrew Jackson's first serious biographer called him "an atrocious saint" because of his many contradictions. He could be both pragmatic and dogmatic in his personal dealings, his life in the military, and his terms as president. This lecture will cover the many events in Jackson's life and try to locate those core values that explain who he truly was. In his life, he brushed up against many famous people from John Quincy Adams and Henry Clay to Peggy Eaton and Sam Houston, yet he towered above them all.

Course: 25516     Tuition: $19    
Meeting Day(s): Fri.   4/19/2013    Time: 10:00 AM - 12:00 PM  1 session
Location: Edgewood Hall    Instructor: J. Rath

America's Heroes and Villains: John Marshall

John Marshall, an ardent Federalist along with George Washington and Alexander Hamilton, took an embarrassingly weak Supreme Court and made it equal to the other two branches of government. He did for the justice system what Hamilton did for the financial system. But he was so much more than American's longest-serving and most powerful Chief Justice. He served in all three branches of government as a congressman and as John Adams' Secretary of State. And he stood with George Washington at Valley Forge. His is a truly amazing story, that of a giant among giants.

Course: 25658     Tuition: $19    
Meeting Day(s): Fri.   4/5/2013    Time: 10:00 AM - 12:00 PM  1 session
Location: Edgewood Hall    Instructor: J. Rath

American Civil War

A broad overview of the causes and consequences of the American Civil War, 1861-1865, is presented in this class. Included is a study of the political structures and military resources available to Lincoln and Davis; as well as an in-depth treatment of the campaigns from the bombardment of Ft. Sumter to Lee's surrender at Appomattox. The discussion of weaponry and tactics is designed to give a better understanding of warfare in the 19th Century. All participants will receive a DVD of the instructor's presentation and accompanying research material.

Course: 26357     Tuition: $29    
Meeting Day(s): Tues.   6/18/2013    Time: 6:00 PM - 9:00 PM  1 session
Location: Joppa Hall, Rm. 018    Instructor: L. Russell

Baltimore Campaign

A micro-study of the British land and sea campaign to capture Baltimore on September 13th, 1814, that ended with the creation of our national anthem—the Star Spangled Banner by Francis Scott Key. The session includes events leading up to the campaign, a look at the military dispositions and weaponry, a detailed account of the Battle of North Point, and a perspective on the failed campaign in its entirety.

Course: 26358     Tuition: $29    
Meeting Day(s): Thur.   6/20/2013    Time: 6:30 PM - 9:30 PM  1 session
Location: Joppa Hall, Rm. 018    Instructor: L. Russell

Battle of Antietam

A detailed account of Robert E. Lee’s first attempt at an invasion of the North in 1862. Coming on the heels of Lee’s victory at Chancellorsville, the Antietam campaign resulted in the bloodiest one-day battle of the American Civil War. The session will include a study of tactics, weaponry, and strategies commonly used throughout the American Civil War. A topographic study of the battlefield will also be undertaken as an aid to understanding troop movements.

Course: 26359     Tuition: $29    
Meeting Day(s): Mon.   6/24/2013    Time: 6:00 PM - 9:00 PM  1 session
Location: Joppa Hall, Rm. 018    Instructor: L. Russell

Battle of Bull Run

The American Civil War was barely four months old when Irvin McDowell's Federal forces attacked a waiting Confederate army less than 50 miles from Washington, D.C. Both sides lacked the necessary military skill to produce a decisive result but when the fighting ended McDowell's men were in full retreat. This first major battle of the war was a clash of amateur soldiers. Study the tactics, weaponry, and strategies commonly used throughout the American Civil War. A topographic study of the battlefield will also be undertaken as an aid to understanding troop movements. All participants will receive a DVD of the instructor's presentation and accompanying research material.

Course: 26360     Tuition: $29    
Meeting Day(s): Wed.   6/26/2013    Time: 6:00 PM - 9:00 PM  1 session
Location: Joppa Hall, Rm. 018    Instructor: L. Russell

Battle of Kursk

The Battle of Kursk refers to German and Soviet operations on the Eastern Front of World War II in the vicinity of the city of Kursk. It remains both the largest series of armored clashes and the most costly single day of aerial warfare to date. It was the last strategic blitzkrieg offensive the Germans were able to execute in the east. Senior adult and disabled retiree tuition waivers apply.

Course: 35443     Tuition: $29    Course Fee: $29    
Meeting Day(s): Mon., Wed.   8/12/2013 - 8/14/2013    Time: 9:30 AM - 12:00 PM  2 sessions
Location: Joppa Hall, Rm. 018    Instructor: N. Noppinger

Civil War Profiles: George Meade

George Meade was the longest serving commander of the Army of the Potomac. Review Meade's skill as a combat leader and examine his rise through the ranks to command the most powerful army in the country during the Battle of Gettysburg.

Course: 35440     Tuition: $29    
Meeting Day(s): Wed.   7/31/2013    Time: 9:30 AM - 12:30 PM  1 session
Location: Joppa Hall, Rm. 018    Instructor: N. Noppinger

Civil War Profiles: James Longstreet

Longstreet, known as Lee's "Old Warhorse", has long been a historical enigma. For years, Longstreet was blamed for the South's defeat, particularly at Gettysburg. In recent years, Longstreet's reputation has recovered and restored the general's reputation to the pinnacle he had reached during the Civil War. Longstreet, the combat commander, will be examined in detail.

Course: 35439     Tuition: $29    
Meeting Day(s): Wed.   7/24/2013    Time: 9:30 AM - 12:30 PM  1 session
Location: Joppa Hall, Rm. 008    Instructor: N. Noppinger

George Armstrong Custer

Love him or hate him, George Armstrong Custer was a key figure in settling the West. This session details Custer's generalship during the American Civil War and the subsequent events leading up to his demise at the Battle of Little Bighorn in 1876. Did Custer really save the Union army from defeat at Gettysburg? Could Custer have come out on top at Little Bighorn and changed the course of history a second time? Using the latest in archeological research methods, we can finally answer the question -- was he a bad general or merely unlucky? All participants receive a DVD of the instructor's presentation and accompanying research material.

Course: 35526     Tuition: $29    
Meeting Day(s): Thur.   7/25/2013    Time: 6:00 PM - 9:00 PM  1 session
Location: Bel Air Hall, Rm. 201    Instructor: L. Russell

Grant vs Lee

The American Civil War changed dramatically when Ulysses S. Grant took command of the Army of the Potomac in 1864. As bad as the first years of the war had been, they were nothing compared to the carnage about to be unleashed in Virginia. For almost 24 months, the Civil War's two best generals, Grant and Lee, went head-to-head in a winner-take-all contest that resulted in several hundred thousand casualties--and ended Southern hopes for independence. This Eastern-theater campaign study details the events, weapons, strategies and tactics of the final two years of the war. All participants will receive a DVD of the instructor's presentation and accompanying research materials.

Course: 35530     Tuition: $29    
Meeting Day(s): Tues.   7/9/2013    Time: 6:00 PM - 9:00 PM  1 session
Location: Bel Air Hall, Rm. 201    Instructor: L. Russell

Historical Heroes and Villains: Sam Houston, Father of Texas

Sam Houston was president of a country - The Republic of Texas, governor of two states, a congressman and senator, and a military hero who received four wounds in the service of his country. Friend to Andrew Jackson, he was a larger than life western hero with many virtues - loyalty among them - and a basketful of vices, including a penchant for strong whisky and lots of it. He was a man of character who shaped much of the early southwest.

Course: 25517     Tuition: $19    
Meeting Day(s): Fri.   5/3/2013    Time: 10:00 AM - 12:00 PM  1 session
Location: Edgewood Hall    Instructor: J. Rath

History of Armored Warfare

Study the development and use of the tank from its beginnings in World War I through its greatest use in World War II, to the battlefields of Iraq. Class culminates in a trip to the U.S. Army Ordnance Museum. Senior adult and disabled retiree tuition waivers apply.

Course: 35442     Tuition: $39    Course Fee: $39    
Meeting Day(s): Thur.   7/18/2013 - 8/8/2013    Time: 9:30 AM - 12:00 PM  4 sessions
Location: Fallston Hall, Rm. 208    Instructor: N. Noppinger

Operation Husky

The July 1943 Allied Invasion of Sicily was the first step in the Allied return to Europe. Discuss the rivalry between Patton's Seveth Army and Montgomery's Eighth Army in detail.

Course: 35444     Tuition: $29    
Meeting Day(s): Mon.   8/19/2013    Time: 9:30 AM - 12:30 PM  1 session
Location: Joppa Hall, Rm. 018    Instructor: N. Noppinger

Strategy of the American Civil

Examine the Battles of Vicksburg and Gettysburg in detail. There will be a thorough campaign analysis of both battles and campaigns, as wells as the actions of the commanders of both the Union and Confederate forces. The class will attempt to answer such questions as, "Was Lee correct to invade Pennsylvania?” and “Why did Lee order Pickett's Charge?" The last session is a trip to Gettysburg. Leave HCC at 6:00 a.m. and enjoy excursions to rarely visited sites on the battlefield. Van returns to HCC by 8:00 p.m. Travel by College van is included, however, space on the van is limited. Senior adult and disabled retiree tuition waiver applies.

Course: 35441     Tuition: $69    Course Fee: $49    
Meeting Day(s): Tues.   7/16/2013 - 8/20/2013    Time: 9:30 AM - 12:30 PM  6 sessions
Location: Fallston Hall, Rm. 208    Instructor: N. Noppinger

Terror in the Chesapeake

On June 1, 1813, the Royal Navy raided Havre de Grace burning many of its houses. The background behind the many Chesapeake raids will be examined, especially those conducted by British Admiral George Cockburn. Students will tour the Maritime Museum of Havre de Grace on the last session and are responsible for their own transportation to the museum. Senior adult and disabled retiree tution waivers apply.

Course: 25403     Tuition: $49    Course Fee: $29    
Meeting Day(s): Tues.   4/2/2013 - 4/16/2013    Time: 9:00 AM - 12:00 PM  3 sessions
Location: Edgewood Hall, Rm. 219    Instructor: N. Noppinger
Last session (4/16) is a visit to HDG Maritime Museum. 

Three Days at Gettysburg

This is a detailed account of Robert E. Lee’s invasion of Maryland and Pennsylvania in 1863 culminating in the three-day battle at Gettysburg. Known as the high-water mark of the Confederacy, Gettysburg held the promise of a southern victory that may have ended the war. The session includes a study of tactics, weapons, and strategies commonly used throughout the American Civil War. A topographic study of the region will also be undertaken as an aid to understanding troop movement over the three-day conflict.

Course: 35527     Tuition: $29    
Meeting Day(s): Mon.   7/15/2013    Time: 6:00 PM - 9:00 PM  1 session
Location: Joppa Hall, Rm. 008    Instructor: L. Russell

Waffen SS

The Waffen SS was the Third Reich's most fanatical fighting forces. What started as a simple bodyguard for party leaders developed into a separate fighting service. The class will examine this elite force, from their battlefield exploits to their perpetration of some of the most heinous war crimes in history. It will also expose the myths that the Waffen SS remained aloof from the crimes against humanity committed by other Nazi organizations. Senior adult and disabled retiree tution waivers apply.

Course: 25402     Tuition: $49    Course Fee: $29    
Meeting Day(s): Tues.   4/23/2013 - 5/7/2013    Time: 9:00 AM - 12:00 PM  3 sessions
Location: Edgewood Hall, Rm. 219    Instructor: N. Noppinger

Washington as Military Commander

Experience a detailed account of George Washington as a military commander during the American Revolutionary War. Was Washington really good at his craft or was he simply lucky? From the early battles of the war around New York and Philadelphia to the final victory at Yorktown, Washington’s contribution to the successful conclusion of the war will be the subject of an unbiased exploration.

Course: 35528     Tuition: $29    
Meeting Day(s): Tues.   7/23/2013    Time: 6:00 PM - 9:00 PM  1 session
Location: Bel Air Hall, Rm. 201    Instructor: L. Russell

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