Methods of Movement: How Canals, Steam, and a Daredevil Aviator Changed the World - IP

Methods of Movement: How Canals, Steam, and a Daredevil Aviator Changed the World - IP

Methods of Movement | Available

One Court Street Lebanon, NH 03766 United States
Room 3A - 3rd Flr - Suite 380
6/16/2025 (one day)
10:00 AM-5:00 PM EDT on Mon
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$75.00
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Methods of Movement: How Canals, Steam, and a Daredevil Aviator Changed the World - IP

Methods of Movement | Available

Join speaker Buck Beasom on an exploration of three significant moments in innovation over the last two centuries. This day-long workshop is comprised of three lectures. Registration fee includes a breakfast snack and a boxed lunch.


AGENDA:

  • Meet and greet (light refreshments provided)
  • Presentation: From Babylon to Buffalo - A Brief History of Canals
  • Box lunch and a chance to socialize
  • Presentation: Steam Engines: Mastering Water’s Third State
  • Break
  • Presentation: Young Doolittle: America’s Premier Aviator

After the workshop, Buck will be enjoying dinner at Salt Hill Pub; he invites you to join if you’re interested!*

*Osher at Dartmouth is not coordinating any post-workshop activities; if you choose to accompany Buck to Salt Hill, you are responsible for your own expenses.


  • Here is the plan for the day (times are approximate) 

    10 AM - Meet and Greet - We will offer coffee and nibbles

    10:30 AM - 11:45 AM - From Babylon to Buffalo - A Brief History of Canals (with time for Q&A and discussion)

    11:45 AM - 1:00 PM - Box lunch from Panera Bread ($20 extra fee; choose sandwich preference at registration) or bring your own lunch

    1:15 PM - 2:30 PM - Steam Engines:  Mastering Waters' Third State (with time for Q&A and discussion)

    15 minute break

    2:45 PM - 4:00 PM - Young Doolittle: Americans' Premier Aviator (with time for Q&A and discussion)

    **4:30 PM  - Buck will head over to Salt Hill Pub for anyone that would like to join Buck for a beverage and you are more than welcome to stay for dinner (this is at your own expense).

Beasom, Buck
Buck Beasom

Buck Beasom worked in the private sector for 40 years in accounting, finance, systems design, applications development, and database administration.The last three decades of that career included 20+ years teaching Business and Economics to conventional and adult college students and a five-year stint teaching History. He teaches courses for OLLI Chapters all across the country.