Online Lecture: The Panama Canal — Uniting the Pacific & Atlantic

Author and historian James Dalessandro tells the extraordinary story of the Panama Canal, one of the most ambitious engineering feats in history. First proposed in the 16th century and revived during the California Gold Rush, the project eventually spanned centuries, empires and continents. Completed in 1914, the 51-mile waterway reshaped global trade and travel. Learn how political ambition, scientific innovation and the sacrifice of more than 40,000 workers shaped the canal that forever changed the world map.

Your online lecture will take place live over the course of 1-2 hours. All times are listed in the EASTERN time zone. If you live in a different time zone, please adjust your schedule accordingly. This live online experience uses Zoom Webinar, an easy-to-use web video service that includes closed captioning. All you need is an Internet connection and your computer. You will receive a confirmation email when you enroll, and a reminder email one week and one day before, as well as the morning of the event with a link and instructions on how to tune in. You will not be pictured on screen during the lecture, but you will have the opportunity to ask the instructor live questions using the Q&A box. Unless otherwise noted, all those who enroll in this program receive access to the live event as well as a recording of the lecture that you can watch any time within the two weeks following the live event.