Damian Costello
Damian Costello specializes in the intersection of Catholic theology, Indigenous spiritual traditions, and colonial history. He is an international expert on the life and legacy of Nicholas Black Elk.
That the People May Live: The Life and Legacy of Nicholas Black Elk, Holy Man of the Lakota
This lecture explores the life and legacy of Nicholas Black Elk (1866-1950), the Lakota holy man made famous by the book “Black Elk Speaks.”
From the Parlor to the Polling Place: Stories and Songs from the Suffragists
Singer and historian Linda Radtke, in period garb and “Votes for Women” sash, celebrates the centennial of the passage of the 19th Amendment through songs and stories.
The Middle East
This multimedia presentation by Mohamed Defaa provides an analytical framework to understand the histories, social identities, and cultures behind this complex concept of “Middle East.”
The Black Presence at the Battle of Bennington
It may come as a surprise that one of the 30 men killed at the Battle of Bennington was black. This illustrated lecture tells the story of Sipp Ives and other black patriots who played a role in the fighting and its aftermath.
Sailing Towards my Father
Sailing Towards My Father is a one-man play written and directed by Carl A. Rossi and performed by Stephen Collins.
Movements of the Soul: The Role of Religion in Nonviolent Struggles for Peace
Joseph explores how the 20th century saw the rise of religious faith-based organizations and groups working to advance the cause of peace.
Phil Holland
After returning to Vermont in 2014, Phil self-published a booklet on Robert Frost’s years in Bennington County, as well as a general-interest book on the Battle of Bennington and the Bennington Monument.
Stephen Collins
Stephen Collins received a BA in Literature from UMass Boston. Recently he has been teaching seminars on Whitman, Hardy, Shakespeare, Frost, and Contemporary Poetry at various locations, in addition to performing.
Mohamed Defaa
Mohamed Defaa is certified by the International Center for Educational and Cultural Consulting in Lyon, France.
