Events

This week, Maura Breidt will give a brief presentation on the importance of seeking out and working with other like-minded groups, as well as advocating for groups that share our values. What does this mean? What does it look like? Is it even worth the effort? We will be discussing these questions and others. Please […]

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, […]