Celebrating America’s 250th – Hamilton: The Man and the Musical

Monday, February 23, 2026, 3:00 PM – 4:30 PM (In-Person) and

Monday, March 9, 2026, 3:00 PM – 4:30 PM (Virtual)

Alexander Hamilton was a Founding Father, a key architect of the US Treasury, the founder of the Coast Guard…and the subject of a record-breaking Broadway musical that is still going strong after 10 years.

Join Dan Sherman, popular Encore Learning instructor and presenter, at his multimedia presentation that draws on both Hamilton’s biography and his depiction on stage. He will discuss Hamilton’s accomplishments, his relationship with Aaron Burr, and the musical’s history and accuracy. It will also include listening to some of its songs and explaining why the show has had such a broad, lasting appeal.

This will be a fun, energizing presentation recognizing Hamilton, both the founding father and the musical.

Dan Sherman is an economist with interest in opera and musical theatre who has led more than 25 courses – including to Encore Learning members – on these and other topics to adults.

The in-person event will take place in Van Metre Hall (GMU Mason Square, 3351 Fairfax Drive).

Click here for more information and to register for the in-person event.