Saturday, September 9, 2017

World War I program at Torrington Historical Society

Are you interested in learning more about World War I?   Here is an opportunity to understand one of the most significant events of the 20th century and the catalysts that led to ‘The Great War’.  History teacher and scholar Todd Bryda will give two separate presentations at the Torrington Historical Society, 192 Main Street.  The public is invited to attend.   



The first presentation will take place on Wednesday, September 13th at 6:30 p.m.    Todd Bryda will discuss the role of imperialism, militarism, and nationalism and how it impacted the war.  He will also discuss the initial years of the war as well as the effect of technology on this conflict.  The second presentation, which will take place on October 11th, will focus on the U.S. after it entered the war in 1917.

Todd Bryda is a full-time history professor at Northwestern Connecticut Community College where he has been teaching since 1999.  Prior to that, he taught at several other schools including Southern Vermont College in Bennington. Professor Bryda received his M.A. from the University of Massachusetts, Amherst.


Both programs will take place at 6:30 in the Torrington Historical Society Carriage House, 192 Main Street, Torrington.  Torrington Historical Society members are free; there is a suggested donation of $2 for non-members.  For information on becoming a member, please visit www.torringtonhistoricalsociety.org .

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