Instructor: John Karas is a graduate of The University of Toledo and has taught at Harper College in Illinois. His lifelong interest in history led him to become a member of the 250 Committee preparing and educating about the 250th anniversary of the Declaration of Independence in 2026. Description: Continuing our march toward 2026 and our 250th anniversary of the Declaration of Independence, we will take a look at what started it all. We will first look at Paul Revere’s “Midnight Ride,” then the “SHOT HEARD ROUND THE WORLD” followed by the “Battle of Bunker Hill”, ending with the “Events of 1775”. Most exciting is we will be able to celebrate these events close to their actual anniversary dates of April 18 & 19.