Explore more than 20 pivotal battles that shaped civilizations and changed the course of history. From ancient conflicts such as Marathon and Hastings to Waterloo, the World Wars, and major American military engagements, you’ll examine who fought, why they fought, how battles unfolded, and their lasting consequences through maps and discussion.

A look at the French Revolution and how it came about and led to the rise of Napoleon the Great.

Explore the often-overlooked French & Indian War (1754–1763), a conflict that reshaped North America, established Britain as a global power, and helped set the stage for the American Revolution. Examine period uniforms, equipment, maps, furs, and other artifacts while learning about military strategies and frontier life. The instructor, a longtime educator and French reenactor, brings firsthand experience from historical events across the U.S. and Canada.

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.

This course explores Mishawaka's rich and interesting history from 1832 to the present day. Our lessons will include the city's origins, major businesses and industries, Mishawaka's participation in our nation's wars, historic landmarks past and present, significant historic events, the city's schools, sports history, ethnic heritage, and famous Mishawakans. One class meeting will be a field trip to the Mishawaka Historical Museum, with a $5 admission charge. $5 copy fee included in class cost.

Great Decisions is a national discussion program developed by the Foreign Policy Association. Each week, participants will watch a short video and engage in instructor-led discussions on current global issues. Topics for 2026 include U.S. foreign policy, tariffs and the global economy, U.S.-China relations, nuclear proliferation risks, Ukraine and European security, changing international institutions, U.S.-Africa relations, and the future of human rights and international law.