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Mark Twain, The Common Soldier in the Civil War, and I Hear America Sing |
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Program Number: |
21099RJ |
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9/29/2013 - 10/4/2013;
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| Duration: |
5 nights |
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Lake Junaluska, North Carolina
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| Price starting at: |
$597.00 - Price may vary based on date, departure city |
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Multi-Topic; Literature; History & Culture; Music Appreciation
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| Meals: |
15;
5 Breakfasts, 5 Lunches, 5 Dinners |
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Low Fat; Low Salt; Vegetarian |
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Date Specific Information
9-29-2013
Enjoy the latest in hearing technology — listening devices — on this date.
Coordinated by Intentional Growth Center.
Mark Twain: The Funny Curmudgeon |
By the way of storytelling, Mark Twain charted the course of literature and told us we have a lot to learn about decent treatment of people. Review the life of Mark Twain and learn some humorous and human improvement writing endeavors.Huckleberry Finn will be examined in detail.
The Civil War: Life of the Common Soldier |
Focus on the local reaction to the war and its effect on local people and sectionalism in the area. Militarily examine Cherokee Legion, Stoneman's raid, surrender of Waynesville, Kirk's raid and other local events. Equipment and camp life discussed.
A delightful journey through our American popular music. Beginning with the Psalm singing of the Pilgrims, we'll explore the folk music tradition, the Black musical experience, minstrels, Stephen Foster, Vaudeville, and early musical theater.
Lake Junaluska
The Blue Ridge Parkway runs along the ridgelines of Haywood County, offering visitors to Lake Junaluska a beautiful view of the Southern Appalachians Mountains. Asheville and the famous Biltmore Estate are a short drive away.
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Accommodations
Modern hotel overlooking scenic Lake Junaluska. Gorgeous views from the dining room, where meals are served buffet style. Alcohol- and smoke-free facilities.
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| Road Scholar Instructors | | These instructors are participating on at least one date of this program. Please note that changes may occur. | Anne Lough
| | Anne Lough is a nationally known traditional musician who performs and teaches at schools, workshops and festivals throughout the East and Midwest. She holds a bachelor’s of music education from Murray State University in Kentucky and a master’s from Western Carolina University. Anne is particularly respected for her artistic, sensitive style of playing of the Appalachian dulcimer, a unique string instrument. Her music has been features on a PBS Christmas special and in educational videos. | | | | Marvin Cole
| | Performing throughout the country at colleges, conventions and on riverboats, Marvin Cole has delighted audiences with his impersonations of Mark Twain. Marvin worked in higher education for 30 years in Pakistan, Afghanistan and the U.S., ending his career serving as president of DeKalb College in Atlanta, Ga. The use of humor to expose sham, to poke fun at pretensions and espouse human dignity found in Twain's work is a part of Marvin's native mountain culture. | | | | Chris Behre
| | Chris Behre transformed his childhood love of American history into his career as a Civil War historian and teacher. He currently works as the woodworker in residence at Biltmore Estate where he works with old tools and explains them to guests. He is a member of the Western North Carolina Wood Turners Club and serves on the board of the Western N.C. Civil War Round Table. He has visited and conducted tours of Civil War battlegrounds and participates in Civil War reenactments. | | | |
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