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Course Description

American Legacy Families: Heritage, Influence and Impact Across Generations | Explore the impact of Americas legacy families, from the Adamses to the Rockefellers, the Roosevelts to the Bushes. Analyze the wealth, political power, cultural innovation and social movements shaped by familial networks. Gain insight into American legacy families and their genealogy, political dynasties, industrialists and philanthropy, cultural architects, social movements and activism, and American Family Dynasties and their impact on the world stage. Note: Senior Cycle class. Students must be 55 or older by start date to enroll.

Learner Outcomes

Define the concept of legacy families within the context of American history and culture, explain the historical contributions and societal influence of prominent American families, evaluate primary and secondary sources for genealogical and historical accuracy, describe how familial networks shaped political, economic, and cultural institutions, compare influential families and analyze the reasons for their rise or fall, and define the impact of innovation of modern families based on past influences and family dynasties.
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Section Title
American Legacy Families: Heritage, Influence, and Impact Across Generations
Type
Synchronous Online
Days
T
Time
1:00PM to 4:00PM
Dates
Jan 06, 2026 to Feb 10, 2026
Schedule
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Contact Hours
18.0
Location
  • Off Campus
Delivery Options
Online Synchronous  
Course Costs
Open Enrollment non-credit $40.00 Click here to get more information
Senior (60+) non-credit $0.00 Click here to get more information
Registration Fee
Drop Request Deadline
Jan 05, 2026
Section Transfer Request Deadline
Jan 05, 2026
Instructors
  • Marilyn Tate
Section Notes
Note: American Dynasties-Influential American Families. Attendance in online class sessions on Mondays from 1-4 p.m. is mandatory for section 101.
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