History
Toward Independence, 1761-1776 RCEGN 8951 C01
Get ready for 2026 – the nation’s 250th birthday is upon us. The battles of Lexington and Concord were fought in April 1775, and the US Army will be observing its 250th birthday in June. This class will introduce students to the variety of historical aspects of the movement toward independence. The picture is more complicated than just “No taxation without representation.” Were the colonies already represented?
War in Peacetime RCEGN 9042 C01
In this course, you'll explore the two major US conflicts of the Cold War, focusing on what "victory" means in limited wars and how leaders tried to achieve it. You'll learn the timeline of events and examine the complex challenges faced by civilian and military leaders, especially in an era shaped by nuclear weapons. While not rehashing past political debates, the course will touch on key domestic issues and may conclude with a discussion on the challenges of international terrorism.
The Doan Boys: Renegades of the American Revolution RCEGN 9074 C01
On October 22, 1781, the infamous Doan Gang, a Quaker-turned-Loyalist group robbed the treasury in Newtown, Bucks County, stealing over 1,307 pounds sterling. Although an intensive search was conducted the money was never recovered. In May of 2025, a collaborative group including BCCC's Archaeological Training Technician Program, the Bucks County Historical Society and Stoney Hill Archaeological Research excavated the suspected site of the treasury building and recovered artifacts related to the tumultuous time. This course will explore how archaeology can be used to separate fact from fiction surrounding the Doan family and their collaborators.
Humans and the Enviroment RCEGN 9075 C01
This class examines the reciprocal relationship between humans and their environments, focusing on how past societies adapted to, managed, and significantly altered ecosystems.