Upcoming FREE Online Lectures: Rastafarianism + Genealogy & More

Register for our free, live virtual lectures to keep learning remotely. [Road Scholar]( Virtual Lecture Series: Our Upcoming FREE Online Lectures Join us in August for our upcoming FREE, one-hour Online Lectures! Learn about [Rastafarianism]( genealogy and [the search for formerly-enslaved ancestors]( and so much more. Featuring brilliant Road Scholar experts, these lectures can be enjoyed from the comfort of your home, and at no cost to you! Look for your Online Lectures AND Zoom links in “[My Account]( See it live or watch the recording! Unless otherwise noted, all those who sign up for an online lecture will receive a recording to watch within two weeks following the live event. [See more] Wednesday August 3 2:00 p.m. (ET) 11:00 a.m. (PT) [Located in: ]On Zoom [Rastafari — From Vibrant Tradition to Historic Ties]( With Brian Carwana, Executive Director of Encounter World Religions Centre Cultural and world religions expert Brian Carwana takes you on an exploration of Rastafarianism, from its fascinating development as a religious and social movement in Jamaica in the 1930s to its ties with ancient Christianity and Judaism. Learn about the vibrant traditions that combine biblical Messianism, the Black Power Movement and an Ethiopian king. Also delve into why marijuana and reggae seem to be stereotypes of Rastafarian culture, and discover some surprising things about daily Rasta practices. One-hour lecture plus Q&A: FREE [Sign up here →]( Tuesday August 16 7:00 p.m. (ET) 4:00 p.m. (PT) [Located in: ]On Zoom [Looking for My Babies — In Search of Formerly-Enslaved Ancestors]( With Ari Wilkins, Family History Researcher Countless African American families experienced the traumatic displacement and loss of family members during slavery. In the wake of Emancipation, which freed nearly four-million enslaved people, African Americans from all over the country desperately searched for their missing family members using such resources as The Freedmen’s Bureau and newspapers. Join us for a meaningful conversation about those still searching to fill in their family tree and learn how to navigate these records yourself. One-hour lecture plus Q&A: FREE [Sign up here →]( Monday August 22 2:00 p.m. (ET) 11:00 a.m. (PT) [Located in: ]On Zoom [The Boroughs of NYC — An Exploration of Manhattan]( With John Kriskiewicz, Educator In celebration of the 25th anniversary year of Road Scholar’s popular New York City learning adventure "5 Days 5 Boroughs," this five-part online lecture series will take you on a journey through the history, buildings and neighborhood stories that make up New York City — one borough at a time. In part one, native New Yorker John Kriskiewicz, an expert on architecture and city planning, takes you on an exploration of Manhattan. This borough is the one most often associated with New York City by those who aren’t familiar with all five boroughs. John will take you beyond the usual clichés of the global city that is New York, New York, to discover untold tales of familiar icons, hidden sites and new landmarks. One-hour lecture plus Q&A: FREE [Sign up here →]( More lectures available! [See them ALL →]( [Road Scholar] Looking for MORE Online Learning? Check out our [multi-day Adventures Online]( which include several days of lectures like these, PLUS interactive discussions with other Road Scholars, live performances and virtual field trips! [Learn More →]( Please Note: The recordings for these exclusive lectures will be shared via email only with participants who are enrolled in the event. Recordings will expire two weeks following the event date. The Technical Details:This live online lecture will broadcast using Zoom. All you need is an Internet connection and your computer. When you sign up, you'll receive an email from Road Scholar with Zoom links to tune in, OR you can find your Zoom links in [My Account]( [Located in: ] Enroll in Your Next Learning Adventure With Peace of Mind [Learn More →]( [Located in: ] Your Well-Being is Our #1 Priority [See Our Safety Roadmap →]( [Road Scholar]( Have plans for the holidays? Join us for good cheer and fascinating discoveries. [Learn More]( [Road Scholar]( International travel is now easier! Covid testing is no longer required to return to the U.S. [See the Trips]( [View online]( © 2022 Elderhostel Road Scholar educational adventures are created by Elderhostel, the not-for-profit world leader in educational travel since 1975. [Unsubscribe]( • [Update Your Preferences]( • [Privacy Policy]( [Facebook]( [Youtube]( [Instagram]( [Pinterest]( 1-800-454-5768 11 Avenue de Lafayette Boston, MA 02111