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Course Overview

What did people descended from the six Celtic Homelands in Europe contribute to America? Half of the signers of the Declaration of Independence, over half of U.S. Presidents, 8 of 12 astronauts who walked on the moon, and more. But millions of others with Celtic bloodlines labored in coal mines, steel mills, building railroads and the Erie Canal. Many were conscripted into the Union army and fought in the Civil War. They came to escape famine, to seek freedom of religion, and hoped to acquire land. Were your people among them?
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Type
In-Person Class
Days
Th
Time
1:00PM to 3:00PM
Dates
Aug 08, 2024
Schedule
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Contact Hours
2.0
Location
Delivery Options
In-person  
Course Fee(s)
Fee non-credit $25.00 Click here to get more information
Potential Discount(s)
Drop Request Deadline
Aug 05, 2024
Transfer Request Deadline
Aug 05, 2024
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This class is eligible for UNM Tuition Remission under Personal Enrichment.

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