Gatsby at 100
The quintessential novel of the 1920s reaches its centennial this year. American literature aficionado Roger Smith revisits The Great Gatsby, recounting the novel’s key moments and offering insights into the reasons that Fitzgerald, who died in 1940 believing himself a failure, stands firmly in the canon.
Video Lecture: $10.00 (and will be available for 30 days post purchase)
Lafayette in Savannah
Savannah greeted its most prominent guest of the nineteenth century in March 1825. Lafayette - French hero of the Revolution, protege of Washington, lover of American, and “Guest of the Nation” - was feted in all 24 states in a nearly two-year national visit. Every detail of the great man’s appearance in Savannah is chronicled in this fascinating lecture by Jamie Credle and Raleigh Marcell (Green-Meldrim House) in a presentation with narrative, images, and music!
Video Lecture: $10.00 (and will be available for 30 days post purchase)
Statue of Liberty
Symbol of freedom and inclusivity, the statue evokes revolution, political alliances, and the creation of a colossus. Lou Storey recounts what he learned by designing a major exhibition on the Statue of Liberty.
Video Lecture: $10.00 (and will be available for 30 days post purchase)
