AHBC
CANCELED – American History Book Club
Due to complications from Hurricane Florence the AHBC program for Sept. 17th has been canceled. This program will be rescheduled for a future date. Guests who have purchased lunch for the 17th will have their reservations applied to the rescheduled program. Lee Gordon Brockington, Hobcaw Barony Topic: Hobcaw Barony Recommended reading: Baroness of Hobcaw: The Life of... Read more »
American History Book Club
The Poinsett Club 807 East Washington Street, Greenville, SC, United StatesHighs and Lows of the American Presidency: Past, Present and Future The American History Book Club and Furman University cordially invite you to An Evening with Douglas Brinkley Presidential Historian and Best-Selling Author For more information, respond by email to nancy.liebezeit@furman.edu or call 864.294.2173.
American History Book Club
Janet Hudson, Ph.D., Historian Topic: Reform in World War I Era South Carolina Recommended reading: Reform in World War I Era South Carolina by Dr. Janet Hudson Lunch: Chicken and rice casserole, deviled eggs, green pea salad, rolls, and brownies Make your reservations Optional Lunch ($15) at 11:30 a.m. Program begins at Noon in the Resource Room... Read more »
American History Book Club
Sunshine Norwood, AHBC Member Topic: Seabrook's Oak Island at War, A Personal History Recommended reading: Soldiers, Sailors, Slaves, and Ships: The Civil War Photographs of Henry P. Moore by Jeffery Bolster and Hilary Anderson Lunch: Stuffed pasta shells with meat sauce, antipasto salad, rolls, and a Valentine's inspired dessert Make your reservations Optional Lunch ($15) at 11:30 a.m.... Read more »
American History Book Club and Forum
Unexampled Courage with Judge Richard Gergel Judge Gergel is a United States District Judge renowned for presiding over some of the South Carolina's most contentious cases including the recent trial of Dylann Roof. On March 6, he will discuss his upcoming book Unexampled Courage: The Blinding of Sgt. Isaac Woodard and the Awakening of President Harry S. Truman... Read more »
American History Book Club
Alec Taylor, Chairman of the Board of Trustees, Furman University Topic: Eisenhower and McCarthy Recommended reading: Ike and McCarthy: Dwight Eisenhower's Secret Campaign Against Joseph McCarthy by David A. Nichols Lunch: Beef stroganoff with mixed green salad and rolls, followed by pear salad dessert Make your reservations Optional Lunch ($15) at 11:30 a.m. Program begins at Noon... Read more »
American History Book Club
Tom Lee, AHBC Member, and Brock Jackson, U.S. Air Force, Retired Topic: Donaldson Air Force Base and the Cold War Recommended reading: Deep Freezeby Rear Admiral George J. Dufek Lunch: Trio Salad Plate including fresh chicken salad, pasta salad, and broccoli salad with rolls, and lemon bars Make your reservations Optional Lunch ($15) at 11:30 a.m. Program begins... Read more »
