Movie Night: “Glory”

Monday, June 29, 2026 — 7:30 p.m. in Voorhies Hall

FREE/DONATIONS ACCEPTED

Robert Gould Shaw leads the U.S. Civil War’s first all-black volunteer company, fighting prejudices from both his own Union Army, and the Confederates.

The 19th Century Evolution of Football

Tuesday, June 30, 2026 — 11:30 a.m. in Voorhies Hall

Registration: $10 members/$15 non-members

This is the fascinating story of how class rivalry, economics, education, religion, the industrial revolution, and a few critical rules affected the various forms of football popular today. For many centuries people in societies all around the world engaged in activities that might be considered the forerunners of the various football games popular today. While it is true that people engaged in some form of competitions involving two teams, a ball and goals, the modern games of soccer, rugby and American Football evolved in Great Britain in the last half of the 19th Century. They sprang from the various forms of “folk football” that had been played in Britain for nearly 1000 years. The games we are familiar with were ultimately created, however, over a few years by young men affiliated with a handful of elite schools in England and the United States.

Benedict Arnold: The Hero Who Became the Great American Traitor

Wednesday, July 1, 2026 — 11:30 a.m. in Voorhies Hall

Registration: $10 members/$15 non-members

Benedict Arnold is a well-known villain in American History… a traitor of the highest order. He not only conspired to turn over the important American forts at West Point over to the British, Arnold also plotted to have his greatest supporter, George Washington, captured by the British. Despicable though these acts were, Arnold, up until that point, had been one of the great American heroes of the Revolution. He had demonstrated incredible personal courage, and leadership as well as tactical and strategic brilliance in a number of campaigns. A descendant of old stock Puritans, Arnold was regarded by the British and George Washington as the most capable battlefield commander in the American army. His fall was a Shakespearian tragedy of the highest order.

The Forgotten Founder: Dr. Joseph Warren and America’s War for Independence

Thursday, July 2, 2026 — 7:30 p.m. in Voorhies Hall

Registration: $10 members/$15 non-members

Discover the forgotten founder, Dr. Joseph Warren, who sparked revolution, sent Paul Revere on his midnight ride, and gave his life for America’s freedom.

Benjamin Tallmadge and the Spy Ring that Saved a Revolution

Friday, July 3, 2026 — 10 a.m. in Voorhies Hall

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Discover the secret world of the Culper Spy Ring- George Washington’s daring network that used codes, ink, and signals to secure American Independence.