Great Courses DVD Learning Series

The Pound Ridge Library is pleased to announce the continuation of a series of lectures which mark the eleventh year of courses which are part of the library’s continuing presentation of a new educational concept in life-long learning: a series of DVD seminars from The Teaching Company/The Great Courses encompassing a wide variety of subjects, given by outstanding scholars from major colleges and universities throughout the United States. This program, the first of its kind in the country, is designed to provide collegial, small group-setting for courses “you didn’t get to take at college, but wanted to.” The seminars, developed by the late Lawrence Brotmann of Pound Ridge, NY are held at the library on Thursdays at 12:30 pm and consist of four 30-minute (closed-captioned) lectures per session, most from 3 to 6 weeks per course.

Registration is not necessary but parking is limited. The library encourage carpooling or being dropped off.

Course Overview

Most Americans share memories of visiting our 63 national parks, from the Grand Canyon to the Everglades. These landscapes reflect the nation’s rich natural and cultural heritage.

Stories of America’s National Parks brings you 12 inspiring lectures with historian Dr. Megan Kate Nelson, exploring the origins, legacy, and ecology of treasured sites across the country. Journey from Hawaii to the Atlantic seaboard as you:

• Discover the ancient cliff dwellings of Mesa Verde
• Hike the high peaks of Denali
• Learn about the fight to protect California’s giant sequoias
• Experience the beauty of Acadia National Park

Dr. Nelson also reveals the debates and conflicts that shaped the National Park System, showing how 150 years of struggle and vision created these enduring American treasures.