Adult Lecture Series

The battles of Lexington and Concord in the spring of 1775 marked a pivotal moment in American history. Explore the critical decisions, possibilities, and contingencies that shaped the path to revolution.

Walter R. Borneman holds degrees in history and law and has authored numerous acclaimed books on American history, including American Spring: Lexington, Concord, and the Road to Revolution. His work has been recognized by the Society of Colonial Wars and the Samuel Eliot Morison Award for Naval Literature. With commentary featured in The Wall Street Journal, The New York Times, and The Washington Post, Borneman brings expert insight into the tenuous weeks that set the stage for America’s fight for independence. His latest book on American history is Brothers Down: Pearl Harbor and the Fate of the Many Brothers Aboard the USS Arizona.

For nearly 50 years, the Utah Parks Company brought tourists to Utah and Arizona’s national parks, running lodges and entertainment. Historian Ryan Paul highlights this unique chapter in local park history.

Paul is an assistant professor of history at Southern Utah University, specializing in public and local history and national parks. He spent 19 years as curator at Frontier Homestead State Park Museum and recently published Singaway, a book on the Utah Parks Company. Paul has written five documentary films, lectured as a Utah Humanities Council Road Scholar, and served as president of the Utah Museums Association. He also writes and hosts the web series Main Street Minutes. He holds a master’s in arts administration from SUU and is a devoted fan of Elvis, Doctor Who, and DC Comics.