Course Description: Class will study the "Original Intent" of the Framers using writings of the Founders. A study of The Federalist Papers and other writings by the Framers will be used. Mr. Brock has developed a system for memorizing parts of the Constitution. In addition, a Dramatization of the events at the Constitutional Convention will be shown.

Class Leader Bio(s): Paul Wendel Brock has a B.A. in History and a M.A. in Educational Leadership. He taught Advanced Placement (college level) History at Ft. Walton Beach High School and retired after 30 years.

Notes: $3.00 for materials for a pocket size Constitution will be collected in class.

Course Description: The Revolutionary War started in the spring of 1775 at Lexington and Concord. In June 1776 the Second Continental Congress appointed a committee to prepare a declaration of independence. This course is a six-week class and will examine the history of British America, the rise of the revolutionary resistance, the Continental Congress, Jefferson’s drafting of the declaration of independence and the changes made by Congress before its adoption on July 4, 1776. This is a 6-week class meeting September 10, 17, 24, October 1, 8 and 15.

Class Leader Bio(s): Dr. Marie Hallion is an Adjunct Professor at the Graduate School and the School of Undergraduate Studies of the University of Maryland Global Campus. She worked inside the White House from 1972 to 1978 during the Nixon, Ford and Carter Administrations and experienced two presidential transitions. She then moved to the newly created Energy Department in 1978. Marie specializes in organizational theory and a wide range of courses in government and politics. Awards she has received include the UMUC Teaching Excellence Award, the Graduate School Commitment to Excellence Award and the Professional Achievement Award.

Notes: This is a six-week course meeting September 10, 17, 24, October 1, 8 and 15.

Course Description: Watch England’s rise from a little island nation to command ¼ of the world’s people and land mass.

Class Leader Bio(s): Dan received his Ph.D. in history from Auburn and has taught for Troy and for CLL for over 20 years.

Course Description: What happens when the system gets it wrong? We rely on the criminal justice system to dispense justice, right? What does that look like? Does it mean always going for a conviction? What does it mean for the victims? Why do guilty people “get off” through technicalities? How do we explain wrongful convictions? Can we fix that? Lots of questions, I know. You might have just as many after this class!

Class Leader Bio(s): Dr. Kathy Johnson received a BS in 1987 and MS in 1989 in Criminal Justice from Illinois State University. Her PhD in Criminology is from Indiana University in Pennsylvania. She has been a faculty member in Criminology and Criminal Justice at UWF since August, 2000.

Course Description: We will look at all the problems arising from the period of African enslavement, 1619-1865. Afterward came the Jim Crow Laws and the Black Codes. I will give you information you never learned in a public school.

Class Leader Bio(s): Steven Duke has a BA and MA from UWF. After retiring from Allstate Insurance, he began working for the largest law firm in Fort Walton Beach. He enjoys writing, photography, and doting on his grandchildren.

Notes: Room 108-109 Crosspoint Church 214 Partin Drive S Community Life Center, Room 809 Niceville, FL

Course Description: In this exclusive tour of the Air Force Armament Museum participants will explore and experience the legacy of military aviation through an extensive collection of aircraft and armament. You will dive into the stories behind the technology and bravery that shaped our skies. The museum is dedicated to the collection, preservation and exhibition of artifacts and memorabilia associated with the US Air Force. Their collection includes aircraft ranging from the WWII era to the present. This one-time tour will meet on Thursday, September 18, 10:30 to 12:30, at the Air Force Armament Museum.

Class Leader Bio(s): Guided tours are conducted by trained guides with extensive knowledge of the artifacts and information.

Notes: This one-time tour will meet on Thursday, September 18, 10:30 to 12:30 at: Air Force Armament Museum 100 Museum Drive Eglin AFB