Events

In the summer of 1861, both North and South brimmed with confidence that a single, glorious victory would end the conflict before it truly began. That decisive clash, everyone believed, […]

Retired Washington Post journalist Bob Levey will tell all about being the first reporter hired by the legendary editor, Ben Bradlee. Then about sitting between Woodward and Bernstein during Watergate. […]

Join UVA Health’s Katie Riley, PA for an informative session on important urologic health topics that impact older adults. This talk will cover common concerns and practical strategies to maintain […]

"The Merchant of Venice" and "Othello: The Moor of Venice" provide a glimpse into a global early modern period that is often overlooked by lovers of the bard from cozy […]

The Lunch Club invites LLI members to enjoy a meal together and become better acquainted with each other. There is no planned program or topic. Wear your nametag and learn […]

Dr. Leigh McCue will lead this tour of the Mechanical Engineering spaces of the Life Sciences and Engineering Building, showcasing educational laboratories designed to enable learning in aerospace engineering, advanced […]

Although the official historical record confirms that John Wilkes Booth and a small group of accomplices assassinated Abraham Lincoln and attempted to kill other top government officials, numerous alternative—and often fascinating—conspiracy theories have surfaced and gained varying degrees of acceptance over the past 160 years. Almost immediately after the event, various theories began to circulate, […]

The 1970s marked a transformative period for American women, particularly in religious leadership. This era saw the ordination of the first female Lutheran pastor (1970), Reform rabbi (1972), and Episcopal priest (1974), breaking longstanding gender barriers in faith communities. In this panel discussion with Pastor Katie, Rabbi Lizz, and Mother Philene, we will examine their […]

A rotation of seasoned writers will lead the weekly sessions. Participants will receive inspiration, ideas, examples, and prompts from various sources and will have in-class time to write and share their writing. Each class will include time to learn from, write with, and listen to fellow writers. Our guide for the spring semester will be […]

Take a trip to the past with this historic house tour. Recently renovated and open to the public, Annaburg served many purposes throughout the years. Originally built in 1892, the then 2,000-acre property was once a central feature and the pride of Manassas. It hosted the annual Piedmont Dairy Festival and Fourth of July fireworks, […]

(This class was re-scheduled from our Fall 2025 Program) Did you know that the Smithsonian’s National Air and Space Museum has an art collection? Curator Carolyn Russo will present the history of space exploration seen in this collection from the late nineteenth century to the present. She will introduce Étienne Léopold Trouvelot’s late 1800s astronomical […]

Old family photos, slides, Super 8 reels, VHS tapes, and other cherished media no longer have to gather dust. RELIC’s new Digital Preservation Lab at Central Library has the solution. Much like the makerspaces, the Digital Preservation Lab provides free-to-use equipment to digitize and share precious family memories. The equipment was specially selected to be […]

This class is a continuation of the one Father Hughes led last fall. He will cover the historical, theological, and archeological components of old and new testament women. You may register for this class whether you attended the one held in the fall of 2025 or not. The class was very popular last fall, so […]

Books, both fiction and non-fiction, are selected by the members. They choose books from a list of suggestions for September through June. Members are encouraged to lead a discussion. The discussions are educational, interesting, and fun for all, including those who may not have finished reading the book. Presenter: n/a n/a LLI Coordinator: Lianetta Ruettgers