Description
Was the Gettysburg Address really written on the back of an envelope? Did the Liberty Bell crack on July 4, 1776? Did Columbus set out to prove the world was round? There are all kinds of stories we learn about U.S. history in school, from others, and in books. Which ones are true and which ones are false and why do we believe myths of American history? This class will look as some of the more common myths, how they started, and why they continue to be told. The class will use examples from popular culture as well as comments from class participants.
