An American Portrait: Part 1, 1607-1877 (LOTTERY)

Lottery Information

A lottery process is in effect for this program. Lottery entry opens August 27, 2025 and closes at the end of the day September 2, 2025. Selected registrants will be notified via email by September 4, 2025. Any registrants who are not selected will be placed on the waitlist in case of a cancellation. Click or tap here for full details about the lottery process.

Description

Join us for a survey of early American history from the settlement of Jamestown, Virginia, through Reconstruction, which will include weekly lectures, brief historical readings and related class discussions. This engaging chronological study of United States history integrates history, art, music and multiple perspectives to convey a more complex and sophisticated portrait of America's diverse past and rich cultural heritage.

A registration in this course entitles you to enjoy the face-to-face version of An American Portrait: Part 1, 1607-1877 ONLY. It does not include any of the recordings from the pre-recorded version of the course.

Course Takeaways

Class participants will walk away with:

• A thorough, interdisciplinary understanding of American history, especially its key players and defining events.
• A greater appreciation for America's foundations, including the historical and contemporary relevance of key foundational documents such as the Declaration of Independence and the U.S. Constitution.
• A better understanding of the often-overlooked roles played by women, African Americans and native peoples in creating America's early history.

Scholarship

Apply for a needs-based scholarship to take this offering.