Events

As an African American actor, Sol Gibson has several decades worth of experiences that helped shape his view on life in general and on the American South in particular. He will share his unique perspective on any questions you may have! Sol Gibson III was raised in Ohio and relocated to the Chapel Hill area […]

We will hold our annual fall members meeting on October 19th. We encourage all EHST members to attend in person or online if possible. And we always welcome friends and visitors.  We have several important items on the agenda, including a report on meeting attendance, the idea of joint meetings with other "like minded" societies, […]

We hold community days as a way for our members, friends, and visitors to participate in small group discussions around topics that allow each to share their ideas and experiences with others.   There is a theme the discussion is organized around.  The theme is usually announced on the community day to ensure that everyone […]

Fred Breidt will present an historical analysis of Machiavelli's political theories and how they may manifest in our current world.  Niccolò Machiavelli completed The Prince In the year 1513. Originally dedicated to Giuliano de’ Medici of Florence, the book is now cited as a founding document of realpolitik.  Machiavelli passionately wanted to make Florence great again, […]

It's easy to say you have values — but how can you actually put them into action? Ethicist and rabbi Ira Bedzow helps people wrestle with this big question so they can navigate life with a sense of meaning and direction. He sits down with Shoshana Ungerleider, physician and host of the "TED Health" podcast, […]