The Capital of Espionage: Washington's Spy Sites
Evening Program with Book Signing
Tues., Sept. 12 at 6:45 PM
The trail of espionage in and around the nation's capital traces back more than 200 years to spymaster George Washington’s study at Mount Vernon. This evening, spy histories spanning the Civil War to today are uncovered in true stories that put even the best spy fiction to shame!

The Myth of the Lost Cause: How Civil War History Was Rewritten
All-Day Program
Sat., Sept. 23 at 9:30 AM
The Southern-created Myth of the Lost Cause has shadowed the historical remembrance of the Civil War, the country's watershed event. Historian Ed Bonekemper critically examines the accuracy of that myth and how it has affected perceptions of slavery, states' rights, and the nature of the conflict itself.

The War of 1812: Out of History's Shadows
Evening Program
Mon., Sept. 25 at 6:45 PM
The War of 1812's significance to the course of American history has long been overshadowed by the conflicts that bookend it: the American Revolution and the Civil War. Historian Richard Bell explains why the War of 1812 was, in fact, nothing short of a watershed event in the young republic's life.

How Manhattan Became an Isle of Joy
Evening Program with Book Signing
Mon., Oct. 23 at 6:45 PM
Historian Mike Wallace takes a fascinating look at the confluence of social, economic, and creative forces that transformed New York City in the 1920s into a cultural mecca. From the Metropolitan Museum of Art to the rides at Coney Island, there was something for everyone.

The Secret Revolution: Espionage, 1776 Style
Evening Program
Mon., Oct. 30 at 6:45 PM
Learn how George Washington, Benjamin Franklin, and other leaders of the American Revolution used espionage, covert action, and other techniques to trick the British. David Robarge, chief historian at the CIA, explores the secrets of the Revolutionary War.

Written Out of History
Evening Program with Book Signing
Wed., Nov. 1 at 6:45 PM
In the earliest days of our nation, a handful of unsung heroes—including women, slaves, and an Iroquois chief—pioneered the ideas that led to the Bill of Rights, the separation of powers, and the eventual abolition of slavery. Their largely forgotten stories are given a deserved airing by Utah Sen. Mike Lee.