Workforce Development and Community Education: Spring 2022

31 | COVID-19 vaccination requirements for in-person classes at www.sunywcc.edu/wdce-covid Textbook Required IN-PERSON Haunted History of the Hudson Valley Be thrilled and excited by fascinating tales of ghosts and haunted houses of the Hudson River Valley region! Learn local ghost stories that you have never heard before. Ghostly legends of interesting local personalities such as Washington Irving, Edgar Allen Poe, and Henry Hudson are included. CE-LIT 2002, 4 Sat., Apr. 2-23, 12:30-2:30 pm, KNC-2, $83. L DiMartino. #18474 IN-PERSON History of Hudson River Valley-Part 2 Continue exploring the valley’s history through Dewitt Clinton, Thomas Paine, and the Marquis Lafayette and their influence on the early modern development of the region. The story continues with the introduction of railroads, steamships, and a modern bridge and highway system that lead to industrial and economic development. Pete Seeger and the Clearwater sailings and The River Keeper influences on the region are also discussed. CE-HIST 2007, 4 Sat., Apr. 2-23, 10:00 am-12:00 noon, KNC-2, $83. L DiMartino. #18472 Walking Tours of the Old Croton Aqueduct Co-sponsored with The Friends of the Old Croton Aqueduct The aqueduct is a 41-mile brick-lined conduit constructed between 1837 and 1842 to bring fresh water from the Croton River to New York City; one of the great engineering achievements of the 19th century! Call Mavis Cain for more information at 914-693-0529. A Visit Inside the Historic Aqueduct Tunnel Tour the inside of the historic Aqueduct tunnel and learn its important history. It was built in 1837-1842, providing vital water to New York City in a period where disease, fires and drunkenness were rampant. Your tour will also include an informative talk and movie. Meet at the Caputo Recreation Center in Ossining, 95 Broadway, Ossining ( just off Rt. 9) promptly at 11:00 am. CE-TRVL 2001, 1 Sat., Apr. 9, 11:00 am-1:00 pm, $27. M Cain. #18751 Aqueduct Trail Walk and Visit to Keeper’s House Walk one of the prettiest sections of the trail from Dobbs Ferry South after a visit to the Keeper ’s House museum in Dobbs Ferry, to see history exhibits and short movies by the BBC and Secrets of New York. Meet at the Keeper ’s House, 15 Walnut Street, Dobbs Ferry, promptly at 11:00 am. The walk and museum visit takes about two hours. CE-TRVL 2045, 1 Sat., Apr. 16, 11:00 am-1:00 pm, $27. M Cain. #18752 ERAS OF HISTORY NEW! REMOTE Mummies and More: Discovering Ancient Egypt Step into a time when papyrus grew along the Nile River and pyramids dotted the horizon in Ancient Egypt. Examine numerous ancient Egyptian topics. Learn about mummification and hieroglyphics. Explore the mythology and mystery of the gods and goddesses who ruled over the lives of simple farmers to the Pharaoh. Investigate who King Tut-Ankh-Amun truly was and why only his tomb was found intact with treasure still in place. CE-HIST 2153VA, 3 Tues., March 1-15, 11:30 am-1:00 pm, $60. M Horowitz-Jaffe. #18864 NEW! IN-PERSON P.T. Barnum and Origins of the American Circus Learn the story of how this American form of entertainment had its beginnings as we discuss the American circus, some of its more colorful performers and P.T. Barnum’s place as a promotor of entertainment. CE-HIST 2154VA, 1 Sat., Mar. 12, 12:00 noon-2:00 pm, CLA-209, $30. L DiMartino. #18859 NEW! IN-PERSON Life and Times of Thomas Alva Edison This gifted inventor and scientist of the last century was a remarkable man. Learn the stories of the man behind the legend and what motivated him to become one of the definitive personalities of the 20th century. CE-HIST 2152, 1 Sat., Mar. 5, 12:30-2:30 pm, CLA-208, $30. L DiMartino. #18860 NEW! IN-PERSON Life and Times of Bat Masterson Buffalo hunter, lawman of the Old West, and a gambler were only some of the things that Bat Masterson was known for. Learn things that few people knew about this legend of the Old West, including a career as a journalist and movie consultant in early Hollywood. CE-HIST 2151, 1 Sat., May 7, 10:00 am-12:00 noon, CLA-208, $30. L DiMartino. #18861 REMOTE Frederick Douglass-The Great Abolitionist Discuss the early life of slavery that Frederick Douglass endured. Fortunate to have learned to read, learn how his intelligence shaped his development as an outstanding orator and writer of his time. Trace the escape route he followed to freedom and how he became the most outstanding abolitionist of his time. Discover through Douglass’ autobiographical writings the greatest gift he gave his country…his story. CE-HIST 2140VA, 3 Wed., Apr. 6-20, 11:30 am-1:00 pm, $60. C Andersen. #18467 IN-PERSON Haunted History of the British Isles Learn some of the wonderful tales and folktales of the British Isles along with colorful tales of Robert Burns, Charles Dickens, Bram Stoker, Henry VIII, and others. CE-HIST 2044, 3 Sat., Jan. 15-29, 12:00 noon-2:00 pm, KNC-3, $75. L DiMartino. #18473 REMOTE The Great Hunger in Ireland and Its American Legacy Between 1845-1852, the population of Ireland was reduced from 8 million people to less than 5 million due to the Irish Famine. This course examines its causes, and its effects on America. It examines the conquest of Ireland by Oliver Cromwell and his imposition of draconian laws, which contributed to the famine. We will explore the viewpoint of well-known Irish scholars on the Irish Diaspora to Canada, Australia, Europe and America, and the starvation and emigration of millions of people CE-HIST 2067, 3 Tues., Mar. 22-Apr. 5, 6:30-8:30 pm, $75. T Riley. #18524