“Without history, we are adrift in an endless sea of everywhen.”

This fall at Manor College we offer a sundry selection of historical reviews, insights and illuminations. The past is a wilderness that the historians cultivate into gardens. Come join us as we stroll amongst the proverbial green and discover long forgotten truths that may help us make sense of the seemingly spiraling present.

Some classes are in person, some remote. All registrants will be sent directions to the classroom and/or a zoom link within 24 hours of the class. (All classes are from 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. with a fee of $20.)

For more information or if you have any questions please email us at coned@manor.edu or call (215) 884-2218.

Ukrainian History 101 (in person on campus)

This course lays the foundation for the subsequent classes and takes students through a historic tour of the Kyivan Rus’ period to the end of the Halych’ko-Volynian Kingdom.

Date: Wednesday, Sept. 25
Instructor: Roman Dubenko, MA
Time: 6:30 – 8:30 pm
Fee: $20.00
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Ukrainian History 102 (in person on campus)

This course picks up where 101 left off and takes students from the end of the Halych’ko-Volynian Kingdom period through the rise of the Cossacks, “The Hetmanate” period, the Haidamaky rebellions and the growth of modern Ukrainian National consciousness in the 18th century.

Date: Wednesday, Oct. 23
Instructor: Roman Dubenko, MA
Time: 6:30 – 8:30 pm
Fee: $20.00
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Russian Atrocities & War Crimes (zoom only)

Although the 21st century is still in its first quarter, it has already surpassed its bloody predecessor in reported war crimes and atrocities. Just from February 2022 to September 2023, Congressional reports state that 108,904 potential war crimes were perpetrated by Russian forces. This course will examine various noteworthy cases of these barbaric acts, and provide a historical context for their execution in Putin’s genocidal campaign. (Due to the graphic nature of this course, we advise registrants to be at least 18 years of age.)

Date: Wednesday, Nov. 13
Instructor: Mark Thomas, PhD
Time: 6:30 – 8:30 pm
Fee: $20.00
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Ukrainian History 103 (in person on campus)

This course delves into the 19th and 20th centuries when, in the crucible of Empiric wars, Ukraine’s modern national consciousness was forged.

Date: Wednesday, Nov. 20
Instructor: Roman Dubenko, MA
Time: 6:30 – 8:30 pm
Fee: $20.00
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Victory or Death/The Battle of Trenton (zoom only)

Christmas is a season of joy and celebration. It is also a time to remember one of the American Revolution’s most memorable events. Washington’s Crossing of the Delaware River and the Battle of Trenton were a major turning point in the war. The Continental Army captured most of the Hessian force that was garrisoned in Trenton, with only minimal American losses – a dramatic victory that boosted the battered army’s morale. This class will provide firsthand accounts of the river crossing, the details of the nine-mile march to Trenton, the battle and the impact left behind for us to remember today in Pennsylvania and New Jersey!

Date: Monday, Dec. 2
Instructor: Mike Jesberger
Time: 6:30 – 8:30 pm
Fee: $20.00
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Ukrainian History 104 (in person on campus)

This course covers the culmination of the previous three classes and puts into context the current crisis precipitated by Moscow’s most recent invasions of Ukrainian lands in 2014 and 2022.

Date: Wednesday, Dec. 18
Instructor: Roman Dubenko, MA
Time: 6:30 – 8:30 pm
Fee: $20.00
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