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Under-the-Skirt Tour of the Civil War

Saturday, May 25
2:30 p.m.

This entertaining presentation features meticulous reproductions of clothing for the fashionable lady of the Civil War era.  The program includes characters dressed in 1860s attire, table exhibits of antique clothing, accessories, jewelry, toiletries, bonnets, as well as Civil War letters, placards, photos, and other artifacts.  Sponsored by the Delaware Humanities Forum.

Rumor/Mystery: Is (Was?) Paul McCartney Dead?

Saturday, June 1
2:30 p.m.

Fall, 1969: Rumor of the death of popular Beatles member spreads throughout college campuses and the news media Beatles historian Joel Glazier examines some of the more popular clues found on album covers and in song lyrics, and relates them to literature, history, and sixties conspiracy theories.  Sponsored by the Delaware Humanities Forum.

Movie Night: Argo

June 11
6:30 p.m.

Based on real events, the dramatic thriller "Argo" chronicles the life-or-death covert operation to rescue six Americans, which unfolded behind the scenes of the Iran hostage crisis.
Starring: Ben Affleck, Bryan Cranston.