Off to War and Coming Home

Historical Perspectives on Military Veterans During and After Their Service, 1946 – Present

Exploration of this topic is made possible by a grant from the National Endowment for the Humanities, matched by generous donors. Community partners include the Bethlehem Area Public Library, Eastern Monroe Public Library, Bethlehem Area School District, Stroudsburg Area School District, Historic Bethlehem Partnership and Monroe County Historical Association.

September 12, 17:
Film Clips & Discussion: “The Hurt Locker”
Moderated by Dr. Michael McGovern, NCC history professor.
September 12: Room 146, College Center
11: 15 a.m. – 12:15 p.m.

September 17: Room 101, Monroe Campus
12:30 – 1:30 p.m.

October 8, 10:
Veterans Tell Their Stories
Veterans affiliated with NCC will share their experiences in this oral history project presented by NCC history professor Michael McGovern.
October 8: David A. Reed Community Room, College Center
11 a.m. – 12:15 p.m.

October 10: Room 111, Monroe Campus
12:30 – 1:30 p.m.

November 13:
Returning Union Veterans of the Civil War
Presentation by Dr. Brian Alnutt, NCC history professor. Organized by the Historical Association of Tobyhanna Township.
Clymer Library Building
115 Firehouse Road, Pocono Pines, PA
10:15 – 11:15 a.m.

November 14:
The Experience of Student Veterans
Panel discussion moderated by Michael Sparrow, director, NCC Learning Center.
Room 146, College Center
11:15 a.m. – 12:15 p.m.

November 14:
Panel Discussion
Veterans of wars from the 1940s to the present will share their stories and reflections in a panel discussion moderated by Michael McGovern, NCC history professor.
Lipkin Theatre, Kopecek Hall
7 p.m.

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