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Calling all of you “deep thinkers” and history buffs—join some of your favorite Oasis instructors to play history’s most thought-provoking experiment—what If…?

It’s no wonder the concept of a time machine is one of the most pondered theories throughout history. It is human nature to wonder, “What if?” What if we lost the Revolutionary War? What if Abraham Lincoln or John F. Kennedy were never assassinated? What if the tragic events of 9/11 never occurred? What if?

We have four intriguing new classes that each ponder “what if?” for different events in American history. It’s a discussion group on philosophy, science, religion, history, and politics all in one! The instructor will provide context to propose the “what if” and guide a discussion with ideas and insights from the audience. At the end of each session, you can vote on another “what if” presented in a capstone session where all four history instructors will explore the topic chosen by the participants in a panel-style conversation. Class subjects are not dependent upon one another, so you can take one, a few, or all (take all four as a bundle and receive a discount!) Registering for one of the four sessions gives you free access to the capstone session.

What If? A Journey into Counterfactual History: President George Washington

What if Washington had died during his surgery that occurred during his first term in office? Would the US be a democracy? What other kind of provocative ideas can you think of? Lead by Joan Musbach.