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SUMMARY:History Bites April 2026 - Freedoms Series: Freedom of the Press with Briana Erikson
DESCRIPTION:Lunch for Your Brain! \nHow do George Mason’s ideas connect to our modern democracy? How have Americans used their rights to express themselves?  Tune in at 12:30 p.m. for this 30-minute program on the third Wednesday of each month.  You’ll have a chance to engage with topics ranging from activism and protest to the right to healthcare\, and discover how the roots of our current conversations were planted 250 years ago.  If you have questions for our speakers\, please send them to historic@gunstonhall.org in advance of the program with the name of the speaker in the subject line of your email. \nApril History Bites:\nFreedoms Series: Freedom of the Press with Briana Erikson\nApril 15th at 12:30 ET\n\nBriana is a reporter for the U.S. Press Freedom Tracker\, where she documents violations and broader threats to press freedom nationwide. She previously worked as an investigative reporter at the Las Vegas Review-Journal\, covering everything from the 2017 mass shooting on the Las Vegas Strip to legal battles over press freedom. Her work centers on human rights\, police misconduct\, and misuse of public funds. A proud University of Florida alumna based in Las Vegas\, she was named the Nevada Press Association’s 2022 Journalist of Merit and has earned other top honors\, including awards from Best of the West and the Society of Professional Journalists.\n\nSubscribe and Get a Reminder\nSubscribe to our YouTube channel at https://www.youtube.com/@georgemasonsgunstonhall4314 to be notified when the program goes live. \nRegistration\nRegistration is not required for this virtual program.  If you’d like to get a reminder for the event\, please subscribe to our YouTube Channel so you never miss an episode!
URL:https://gunstonhall.org/event/history-bites-april-2026/
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SUMMARY:History Bites March 2026 - Freedoms Series: Freedom of the Press with Dr. Sam Lebovic
DESCRIPTION:Lunch for Your Brain! \nHow do George Mason’s ideas connect to our modern democracy? How have Americans used their rights to express themselves?  Tune in at 12:30 p.m. for this 30-minute program on the third Wednesday of each month.  You’ll have a chance to engage with topics ranging from activism and protest to the right to healthcare\, and discover how the roots of our current conversations were planted 250 years ago.  If you have questions for our speakers\, please send them to historic@gunstonhall.org in advance of the program with the name of the speaker in the subject line of your email. \nMarch History Bites:\nFreedoms Series: Freedom of the Press with Dr. Sam Lebovic\nMarch 18th at 12:30 ET\n\n\nSam Lebovic is Professor of History at George Mason University\, where he teaches broadly in the history of U.S. politics\, culture\, civil liberties\, and foreign relations\, and also serves as co-editor of the Journal of Social History.  He is the author of three books\, including the award-winning Free Speech and Unfree News (2016) and State of Silence (2023)\, which was named a best book of 2023 by the New Yorker and was a finalist for the ABA’s Silver Gavel Award.\n\n\nSubscribe and Get a Reminder\nSubscribe to our YouTube channel at https://www.youtube.com/@georgemasonsgunstonhall4314 to be notified when the program goes live. \nRegistration\nRegistration is not required for this virtual program.  If you’d like to get a reminder for the event\, please subscribe to our YouTube Channel so you never miss an episode!
URL:https://gunstonhall.org/event/history-bites-march-2026/
LOCATION:Online
CATEGORIES:Virtual
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SUMMARY:History in the Kitchen - A Salad Sauce
DESCRIPTION:This online series illuminates what kinds of food were eaten by different people in colonial Virginia.  Every 45-minute class spotlights a dish eaten by one of the following groups: the Mason family; people enslaved at Gunston Hall; the white laborers\, shopkeepers\, and tenant farmers; and the peoples native to this land. Participants will learn how social class and wealth affected what food people had access to. \nKids and adults alike will have a great time learning history while cooking! This program is designed for families with kids 10-18\, but is open to participants of all ages. All sessions are complimentary. \nRegister Here\nRegistration for this program is complimentary\, and only one registration is needed per computer. 
URL:https://gunstonhall.org/event/history-in-the-kitchen-a-salad-sauce/
LOCATION:Online
CATEGORIES:Virtual
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260218T123000
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SUMMARY:History Bites February 2026 - Rights of the Incarcerated Miniseries with Katie Crooks
DESCRIPTION:Lunch for Your Brain! \nHow do George Mason’s ideas connect to our modern democracy? How have Americans used their rights to express themselves?  Tune in at 12:30 p.m. for this 30-minute program on the third Wednesday of each month.  You’ll have a chance to engage with topics ranging from activism and protest to the right to healthcare\, and discover how the roots of our current conversations were planted 250 years ago.  If you have questions for our speakers\, please send them to historic@gunstonhall.org in advance of the program with the name of the speaker in the subject line of your email. \nFebruary History Bites:\nRights of the Incarcerated Miniseries with Katie Crooks\nFebruary 18th at 12:30 ET\n\nKatie Crooks joined the Workhouse Arts Foundation (WAF) in October 2022 as the Director of Museum and Visitor Experience. In this role\, Katie leads both the Visual Arts and Visitor Experience teams\, ensuring the Workhouse Arts Center provides a welcoming\, engaging environment where visitors can connect with art\, history\, and creativity. She also serves as a steward of the site’s rich history\, integrating its unique past into all aspects of programming and campus experiences.\nWith nearly 20 years of experience in the museum field\, both in the U.S. and abroad\, Katie brings a global perspective and deep expertise to her role. Her passion lies in connecting people to art and history\, finding ways to align visitors’ interests with the Workhouse’s offerings to create meaningful and memorable experiences.\n\n\nSubscribe and Get a Reminder\nSubscribe to our YouTube channel at https://www.youtube.com/@georgemasonsgunstonhall4314 to be notified when the program goes live. \nRegistration\nRegistration is not required for this virtual program.  If you’d like to get a reminder for the event\, please subscribe to our YouTube Channel so you never miss an episode!
URL:https://gunstonhall.org/event/history-bites-february-2026/
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SUMMARY:History in the Kitchen - Black History Month
DESCRIPTION:This online series illuminates what kinds of food were eaten by different people in colonial Virginia.  Every 45-minute class spotlights a dish eaten by one of the following groups: the Mason family; people enslaved at Gunston Hall; the white laborers\, shopkeepers\, and tenant farmers; and the peoples native to this land. Participants will learn how social class and wealth affected what food people had access to. \nKids and adults alike will have a great time learning history while cooking! This program is designed for families with kids 10-18\, but is open to participants of all ages. All sessions are complimentary. \nCheck out the upcoming themes below!\n\nMarch 5 – A Salad Sauce\n\n  \nRegister Here\nRegistration for this program is complimentary\, and only one registration is needed per computer. 
URL:https://gunstonhall.org/event/history-in-the-kitchen-black-history-month/
LOCATION:Online
CATEGORIES:Virtual
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260121T123000
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SUMMARY:History Bites January 2026
DESCRIPTION:Lunch for Your Brain!\nHow do George Mason’s ideas connect to our modern democracy? How have Americans used their rights to express themselves?  Tune in at 12:30 p.m. for this 30-minute program on the third Wednesday of each month.  You’ll have a chance to engage with topics ranging from activism and protest to the right to healthcare\, and discover how the roots of our current conversations were planted 250 years ago. If you have questions for our speakers\, please send them to historic@gunstonhall.org in advance of the program with the name of the speaker in the subject line of your email. \n  \nUpcoming Speakers:\n\nDecember 17 – Defining LGBT+ Rights in American History with Matthew Champagne\nJanuary 21 – Rights of the Incarcerated with Dr. Emily Norweg\nFebruary 18 – Rights of the Incarcerated with Katie Crooks from Workhouse Arts Center\nMarch 18 – TBA\nApril 15 – TBA\nMay 20 – TBA\n\n\nSubscribe and Get a Reminder\nSubscribe to our YouTube channel at https://www.youtube.com/@georgemasonsgunstonhall4314 to be notified when the program goes live. \n  \nRegistration\nRegistration is not required for this virtual program.  If you’d like to get a reminder for the event\, please subscribe to our YouTube Channel so you never miss an episode! \n  \n 
URL:https://gunstonhall.org/event/history-bites-january/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251217T123000
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SUMMARY:History Bites December
DESCRIPTION:Lunch for Your Brain!\nHow do George Mason’s ideas connect to our modern democracy? How have Americans used their rights to express themselves?  Tune in at 12:30 p.m. for this 30-minute program on the third Wednesday of each month.  You’ll have a chance to engage with topics ranging from activism and protest to the right to healthcare to freedom of religion and discover how the roots of our current conversations were planted 250 years ago. \nIf you have questions for our speakers\, please send them to historic@metronova2stg.wpenginepowered.com in advance of the program with the name of the speaker in the subject line of your email. \nSpeakers\n\n\n\nSeptember\nThe Building Blocks of Democracy:\nCommunity Organizing with Elyssa Federer\n\n\nOctober\nThe Building Blocks of Democracy:\nMercy Otis Warren\, George Mason\, and the Bill of Rights with Rosemarie Zagarri\n\n\nNovember\nMapping the Past\, Mapping the Present with Janine Hubai\n\n\nDecember\nDefining LGBT+ Rights in American History with Matthew Champagne\n\n\n\nGet a Reminder\nSubscribe to our YouTube channel at https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCpuu8GOnwy6FslLQBhSLIsw to be notified when the program goes live. \nCost\nEach session is complimentary\, and the recordings will be hosted on our YouTube page.
URL:https://gunstonhall.org/event/history-bites-december/
LOCATION:Online
CATEGORIES:Virtual
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251119T123000
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SUMMARY:History Bites November
DESCRIPTION:Lunch for Your Brain!\nHow do George Mason’s ideas connect to our modern democracy? How have Americans used their rights to express themselves?  Tune in at 12:30 p.m. for this 30-minute program on the third Wednesday of each month.  You’ll have a chance to engage with topics ranging from activism and protest to the right to healthcare to freedom of religion and discover how the roots of our current conversations were planted 250 years ago. \nIf you have questions for our speakers\, please send them to historic@metronova2stg.wpenginepowered.com in advance of the program with the name of the speaker in the subject line of your email. \nSpeakers\n\n\n\nSeptember\nThe Building Blocks of Democracy:\nCommunity Organizing with Elyssa Federer\n\n\nOctober\nThe Building Blocks of Democracy:\nMercy Otis Warren\, George Mason\, and the Bill of Rights with Rosemarie Zagarri\n\n\nNovember\nMapping the Past\, Mapping the Present with Janine Hubai\n\n\nDecember\nDefining LGBT+ Rights in American History with Matthew Champagne\n\n\n\nGet a Reminder\nSubscribe to our YouTube channel at https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCpuu8GOnwy6FslLQBhSLIsw to be notified when the program goes live. \nCost\nEach session is complimentary\, and the recordings will be hosted on our YouTube page.
URL:https://gunstonhall.org/event/history-bites-november/
LOCATION:Online
CATEGORIES:Virtual
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251015T123000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251015T130000
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SUMMARY:History Bites October
DESCRIPTION:Lunch for Your Brain!\nHow do George Mason’s ideas connect to our modern democracy? How have Americans used their rights to express themselves?  Tune in at 12:30 p.m. for this 30-minute program on the third Wednesday of each month.  You’ll have a chance to engage with topics ranging from activism and protest to the right to healthcare to freedom of religion and discover how the roots of our current conversations were planted 250 years ago. \nIf you have questions for our speakers\, please send them to historic@metronova2stg.wpenginepowered.com in advance of the program with the name of the speaker in the subject line of your email. \nSpeakers\n\n\n\nSeptember\nThe Building Blocks of Democracy:\nCommunity Organizing with Elyssa Federer\n\n\nOctober\nThe Building Blocks of Democracy:\nMercy Otis Warren\, George Mason\, and the Bill of Rights with Rosemarie Zagarri\n\n\nNovember\nMapping the Past\, Mapping the Present with Janine Hubai\n\n\nDecember\nDefining LGBT+ Rights in American History with Matthew Champagne\n\n\n\nGet a Reminder\nSubscribe to our YouTube channel at https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCpuu8GOnwy6FslLQBhSLIsw to be notified when the program goes live. \nCost\nEach session is complimentary\, and the recordings will be hosted on our YouTube page.
URL:https://gunstonhall.org/event/history-bites/
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