Old Southwest Revisited: 1783 - 1821
| Dates: | September 6 - October 11, 2024 |
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| Meets: | F from 1:00 PM to 2:30 PM |
| Location: | USA - University Commons 115 |
| Cost: | $55.00 |
Sorry, we are no longer accepting registrations for this course. Please contact our office to find out if it will be rescheduled, or if alternative classes are available.
Rick Byrd joins us this fall for a revisit of the Old Southwest with new journeys and insights.
The Old Southwest is a fascinating yet overlooked areas of U.S history. Despite its lack of attention,this region played a crucial role in shaping domestic and international issues. By exploring the landscape and the colorful groups and individuals who inhabited it, we can uncover surprising stories that are waiting to be told.
The Old Southwest is a fascinating yet overlooked areas of U.S history. Despite its lack of attention,this region played a crucial role in shaping domestic and international issues. By exploring the landscape and the colorful groups and individuals who inhabited it, we can uncover surprising stories that are waiting to be told.
| Fee: | $55.00 |
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| Hours: | 9.00 |
| CEUs: | 0.90 |
Fee Breakdown
| Category | Description | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Course Fee (Basic) | Registration Fee | $ 55.00 |
| Course Fee (Alternate) | Per Program Director | $ 0.00 |
USA - University Commons 115
USA Center for Continuing EducationUniversity Commons Suite 5000
75 South University Blvd.
Mobile, AL 36608
Mobile, AL 36608
University Commons is located on University Blvd next to Old Shell Road.
Class will take place in Center for Continuing Education Suite Room 115.
Norman Byrd
Rick Byrd was born in Pensacola, Florida (his grandfather was a native of Baldwin County). Rick graduated with a B.A. in History from Huntingdon College, an M.A. in History from Vanderbilt University, and an Ed.M. in Education from Harvard University. He taught for 40 years in independent preparatory schools in Tennessee and Georgia. His Master's work was in Borderlands History, specifically the Old Southwest. His fields of specialization have been U.S. Colonial History, U.S. Middle Period History, and U.S. Economic History. Most recently he has been involved in researching the Battle of Saipan in World War II.| Date | Day | Time | Location |
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| 09/06/2024 | Friday | 1 PM to 2:30 PM | USA - University Commons 115 |
| 09/13/2024 | Friday | 1 PM to 2:30 PM | USA - University Commons 115 |
| 09/20/2024 | Friday | 1 PM to 2:30 PM | USA - University Commons 115 |
| 09/27/2024 | Friday | 1 PM to 2:30 PM | USA - University Commons 115 |
| 10/04/2024 | Friday | 1 PM to 2:30 PM | USA - University Commons 115 |
| 10/11/2024 | Friday | 1 PM to 2:30 PM | USA - University Commons 115 |