History on Display: Tour of the DAR (Daughters of the American Revolution) Museum
Tuesday, March 31, 2026, 1:00 PM – 2:00 PM The primary focus of the DAR is the history of the Revolutionary War. Members are descendants of Revolutionary War patriots like those highlighted in the recent Ken Burns documentary, “The American Revolution”. This is a two-part tour: guided tour of newly refurbished period rooms (1690’s-1930’s) followed…
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Tuesday, April 21, 2026, 1:00 PM – 2:00 PM Join us in a visit to a place where innovation, creativity, and human ingenuity come to life. This museum celebrates the individuals whose ideas have shaped our modern world—from groundbreaking technologies to everyday essentials we often take for granted. Through thoughtfully curated exhibits and compelling stories,…
Read MoreHorse Race Handicapping and Me, the Fruits of an Ill-Spent Youth!
Monday, April 27, 2026, 3:00 PM – 4:30 PM Jeremy Baskin’s life changed when he was 18 and went to Delaware Park Racetrack. He became captivated by what appeared to be hieroglyphics in The Daily Racing Form that provided reams of information on the horses racing that day, including all their past performances – information…
Read MoreA Tour of Octagon House: Back by Popular Demand
Wednesday, April 29, 2026, 10:00 AM – 11:00 AM Encore Learning’s recent tour of the Octagon House quickly filled up, with many registrants left on the waiting list. A reprise tour is now offered on April 29. In 1814, when the British briefly occupied Washington and burned the White House, the Octagon House was the…
Read MoreRosenwald: Film of an Extraordinary Jewish Partnership with African American Communities
Monday, May 4, 2026, 2:00 PM – 4:30 PM. Join us beginning at 2:00 PM to get seated before the film begins at 2:30 PM, followed by Q&A. Rosenwald is the story of Julius Rosenwald, a Jewish businessman (he was the CEO of Sears, Roebuck) and philanthropist who joined forces with Booker T. Washington and African American…
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