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Every session stands on its own, so you will
benefit from attending even if your schedule
doesn’t allow you to join all three.
Instructor: Marti Derr, Associate Professor
Emerita of Nursing, worked as a nurse after
graduating from Eastern Mennonite University.
She subsequently achieved graduate degrees
in counseling, family therapy, and nursing, and
earned certificates in health care ethics, trauma
informed therapy, and spiritual direction. After
a 12-year private practice in therapy, Marti
retired from Messiah University after 28 years
of teaching. She currently practices as a spiritual
director. Marti is a Messiah Village resident.
Instructor: Matthew March is a PA native,
growing up near Mount Holly Springs. He
received his BA in History with a minor in English
Literature from the University of Pittsburgh.
Matthew is the Education Director at Cumberland
County Historical Society, annually augmenting
the education of more than 10,000 county
students and citizens with local history programs.
Currently, he resides in Mount Holly Springs with
his daughter Miriam.
Fee: $14 member/$28 non-member
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Fee: $17 member/$34 non-member
A M E R I C A N I C O N S: T H E S TAT U E
O F L I B E R T Y A N D “ T H E S TA R S PA N G L E D B A N N E R ” (2 S E S S I O N S)
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A M E R I C A 25 0: C O N T R I B U T I O N S
OF CUMBERLAND COUNTY
DURIN G T H E WA R FO R
INDEPENDENCE
Friday, October 16 & 23
10:30 - 11:45 am
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Thursday, October 15
1:30 - 2:30 pm
Course Topic: History
Description: Join Cumberland County Historical
Society’s Education Director, Matthew March,
for a celebration of the 250th anniversary of the
American Revolution. This session will focus on
the people and stories of Cumberland County,
which made it vital to the formation of the
United States of America.
Course Topic: History
Description: In honor of our country’s 250th
birthday, this two-part course explores the
history and meaning of two of our greatest
national symbols. Inspired by French ideals
of revolutionary freedom, the Statue of
Liberty continues to bear majestic witness
to the meaning of its original name, “Liberty
Enlightening the World.” Although much loved
today, “The Star-Spangled Banner” was initially
condemned for its musical roots in a British
drinking tune. Later, it vied with other popular
songs for designation as America’s official
anthem—an honor finally achieved in 1931.
Instructor: John Maietta is a retired Army
officer, lifelong history enthusiast, and long-time
member of the Pathways Institute “faculty.”
In 2014, he received a master’s in applied
history from Shippensburg University. He later
taught introductory courses in world history
at Shippensburg University and York College
of Pennsylvania. Out in the community, he is
a popular presenter of cultural and historical
programs at libraries, retirement centers, and
other adult learning venues across the region.
Fee: $14 member/$28 non-member
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