Adult Lecture Series

Dr. Jay H. Buckley explores the Lewis and Clark Expedition (1804-1806) through art, highlighting key people, places, and events that bring this historic journey to life.

Buckley is an associate professor of history at Brigham Young University, where he teaches courses on the American West, American Indian history, and U.S. history. He directs the American Indian Studies minor and the Charles Redd Center for Western Studies. He has authored or edited 12 books, including award-winning monograph William Clark: Indian Diplomat (2008) and By His Own Hand? (2006). A past president of the Lewis and Clark Trail Heritage Foundation, Buckley has received its Meritorious Achievement and Distinguished Service awards for his scholarship and mentorship. His latest research focuses on sheep ranching in Utah and the Intermountain West.

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.