Discover the little-known story of William Dunbar and George Hunter, explorers commissioned by Thomas Jefferson alongside Meriwether Lewis. Learn how their expedition into the Louisiana Territory advanced scientific discovery while assessing the region’s economic potential. Explore Dunbar’s expertise as a naturalist and the lasting significance of this often-overlooked journey.

Travel through human history as we explore the inventions and discoveries that transformed civilization. Using the “What, Who, Why, When, Where, and How” approach, we’ll examine breakthroughs in transportation, medicine, agriculture, manufacturing, energy, communications, warfare, artificial intelligence, and more.

The esteemed novelist and historian Shelby Foote once said of the American Civil War: "It was the crossroads of our being, and it was a hell of a crossroads." The war was also a crossroads for the University of Notre Dame as numerous students, and Holy Cross priests, brothers and sisters from neighboring St. Mary's College became immersed in the conflict. In this course we will examine how the war impacted Notre Dame and the many roles members of its community played in the conflict.

Discover the rich history and unique character of Indiana’s counties in this engaging course. Explore when each county was established, the origins of its name, notable people, Native American tribes, battles, forts, and historic maps. Learn about canals, railroads, agriculture, industry, parks, museums, festivals, courthouses, covered bridges, colleges, scenic attractions, and the stories that have shaped each county’s identity.

This will be a class about the South Bend Watch Company. We will discuss the need for high quality watches, a little about how they work, the company's origins, many of the people involved, products, location, ultimate demise and aftermath. For anyone who has an old pocket watch and would like to bring it to the class, the Instructor will remain afterward to provide any information he can about the watch. This one day class is Wednesday  September 23.

A tour of Notre Dame's Cedar Grove Cemetery--its spiritual significance, history, stories of the deceased, and beauty of the headstones and grounds. Thursday, September 24.

Explore the complex relationship between religion and politics in the United States. Topics include America’s religious history and landscape, theories of religion and culture, public opinion, voting behavior, and the role religion plays in shaping American society, identity, and contemporary political life.

What happens when someone dies, and who makes the important decisions? Join a licensed funeral director with 17+ years of experience for an informative look at burial, cremation, funeral planning, legal considerations, and consumer choices. Learn about key documents, the history and science of funeral service, and ways to avoid costly mistakes. Bring your questions for an open Q&A and gain practical knowledge to help your family make informed decisions. Meets every other Friday for a 3-hour session.