Here Be Dragons: Kings, Princes, Castles and Gardens--The Cultural History of Wales

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Dates:September 16 - October 21, 2026
Meets:Wednesdays, September 16 - October 21, 2026, 1-3 p.m.
Cost: $0.00

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Who hasn't wondered why Wales, the land of dragons, was conquered by England but Scotland was not? Let's take a trip to the lands beyond the River Wye and find out. From King Arthur's Merlin to the first English Prince of Wales, the history of Cymru (pronounced kum-ree) has been a vital part of Great Britain's heritage. Wales is called "the land of castles" because it has the highest concentration of castles per square mile of any country in Europe, with over 600 structures recorded. It's also referred to as the land of dragons because the Red Dragon (Y Ddraig Goch) is the national symbol, featured on its flag and deeply rooted in Welsh mythology, history, and folklore.

In this course we will highlight the relevant history and visit some of the UK's most fascinating castles and beautiful gardens.
Fee: $0.00
Hours:12.00

Fee Breakdown

CategoryDescriptionAmount
Course Fee (Basic)None Entered$ 0.00

Laura Donnelly

Laura Donnelly, MA, earned her master's in Medieval and Early Modern European History from the George Washington University where she concentrated on 15th and 16th century British history. She also has an MA in Asian Studies from Sophia University in Tokyo, Japan and did her thesis on illustrations of the world's first novel, The Tale of Genji.
Date Day Time Location
09/16/2026Wednesday1 PM to 3 PM First Presbyterian Church
09/23/2026Wednesday1 PM to 3 PM First Presbyterian Church
09/30/2026Wednesday1 PM to 3 PM First Presbyterian Church
10/07/2026Wednesday1 PM to 3 PM First Presbyterian Church
10/14/2026Wednesday1 PM to 3 PM First Presbyterian Church
10/21/2026Wednesday1 PM to 3 PM First Presbyterian Church

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