Michael J. Colligan History Project

06/08/2026

Reflecting on Catholicism in the SW Ohio and the growth of religious pluralism in America :
https://theconversation.com/cincinnati-where-vance-converted-gives-a-glimpse-of-catholicisms-history-in-americas-heartland-282310

For more than a century, anti-Catholicism was a powerful force in the region’s culture and politics. But religious pluralism ultimately triumphed in the ‘Queen City.’

04/20/2026

Join General Wesley Clark tomorrow (April 21) at Miami Middletown where he will discuss the timely topic of "strategic leadership in the 21st century."

A retired four star US Army General, decorated Vietnam combat veteran, and former Supreme Commander of NATO , Gen. Clark brings his wealth of knowledge and experience to this discussion of world affairs. Audience Q&A to follow!

Free public program on behalf of the Alex and Lena Casper Memorial Lecture Series.

04/17/2026

A big event at Miami Middletown Tuesday!

Check it out! Free and open to the public.
@ Miami University Regionals

⭕️Who: General Wesley K. Clark: "Strategic Leadership for the 21st Century."

⭕️What: 2026 Alex and Lena Casper Memorial lecture at Miami University Middletown Finkelman Auditorium (free public program)

⭕️When: 7pm, Tuesday April 21.

⭕️About the speaker: General Clark is a decorated Vietnam veteran, West Point valedictorian, Rhodes Scholar, and former Supreme Allied Commander of NATO. A retired US Army four-star general, he is in high demand as a public speaker and authority on world affairs.

04/16/2026

Don't miss the 2026 Alex and Lena Casper Memorial lecture at Miami University Middletown's Finkelman Auditorium, 7pm, Tuesday April 21.

Our keynote speaker, General Wesley Clark will discuss "Strategic Leadership for the 21st Century."

Clark is a decorated Vietnam Veteran, West Point valedictorian, Rhodes Scholar, and former Supreme Allied Commander of NATO's European forces. An honor to host such a distinguished guest speaker in our community!

04/13/2026

Join us tomorrow, April 14 at 7pm, as historian Richard Brookhiser explores "Glorious Lessons: John Trumbull, Painter of the American Revolution."

A revolutionary veteran, Trumbull set out to capture the key moments of the War of Independence, painting some of the most iconic images in American art over the course of 45 years.

Free public program at Miami Hamilton Parrish Auditorium, generously sponsored by Hamilton Community Foundation in association with America 250-Ohio.

04/11/2026

Join historian Richard Brookhiser this Tuesday April 14, 7pm, Miami Hamilton Parrish Auditorium. Brookhiser will discuss "Glorious Lessons: John Trumbull, Painter of the American Revolution," in this unique Colligan keynote address commemorating the birth of our nation. Supported by America 250-Ohio and generously sponsored by Hamilton Community Foundation.

Still time to RSVP for this free event, so see you soon! https://applyregionals.miamioh.edu/portal/Passport_to_Programming

04/10/2026

What are the most iconic images of the American Revolution ever painted? Joing the Colligan Project this month in welcoming Richard Brookhiser: Tuesday, April 14, 7pm at Miami University Hamilton Parrish Auditorium. Brookhiser will discuss "Glorious Lessons: John Trumbull, Painter of the American Revolution." This 250th anniversary talk supported by Hamilton Community Foundation and America 250-Ohio

03/28/2026

Don't miss the wonderful Richard Brookhiser, American historical biographer and National Humanities Medal winner. Parrish Auditorium, Miami Hamilton, April 14, 2026. Brookhiser will speak on John Trumbull, Painter of the American Revolution, an iconic patriot and chronicler of revolutionary history whose life and work reveals countless lessons for our own times! America 250-Ohio

03/24/2026

On Tuesday April 21, Miami Middletown welcomes General Wesley Clark for a timely reflection on "Strategic Leadership in the 21st Century."

The Alex and Lena Casper Memorial Lecture is among our longest running programs at Miami Regionals, endowed by the late Isidor Casper, a prominent Middletown attorney, to honor the memory of his parents.

Here from the Journal-News (September 12, 1973) is a story announcing William O. Douglas, Associate Justice of the Supreme Court of the United States--our first ever Casper lecturer. Credit to Miami colleague Rod Nimtz for identifying this source!

03/23/2026

Two big names at Miami Hamilton and Middletown this spring:

First, the Colligan History Project proudly presents American historian, biographer (Alexander Hamilton, American), and National Humanities Medal winner Richard Brookhiser, for a timely exploration of America's 250th anniversary of independence.

Tuesday April 14, 7pm Miami Hamilton Parrish Auditorium.

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The following week, join General Wesley K. Clark for the 2026 Alex and Lena Casper Memorial Lecture. General Clark retired from the US Army as NATO's Supreme Commander, Europe. A decorated combat veteran, four-star general and former US presidential candidate, Clark brings his unique perspective on America's strategic leadership for the 21st century.

Tuesday April 21, 7pm Miami Middletown Finkelman Auditorium.

Save the date for these events: miamioh.edu/regionals/passport