American History

Our group started in 2013 and considers American History in the broadest sense, with the scope covering USA, Canada, Mexico and Central and South America from pre-colonial days to mid/late 20th century.

New members welcome!

We have recently welcomed several new members and are seeking to further expand our activities. No prior knowledge is needed – anyone who wants to learn or share knowledge of this fascinating subject is welcome.

Topics for 2026 include:

We are also planning an introductory session for prospective members entitled: The History of America in 20 Maps.

• Indian removals - the Trail of Tears
• The Mexican revolution
• History of the American economy
• History of the FBI
• The flood of 1927
• The Gilded Age: a) J D Rockefeller b) Everyday people during the Gilded Age
• Rogers & Hart
• New Amsterdam
• Notable and notorious Americans
• American historic landmarks and landscapes
• Favourite fiction or factual books
• Book club*

Printable brochure available here.

*Book club reviews
Introduced in 2025, our book reviews give the entire group an opportunity to read or re-visit a classic work of American fiction - usually during holiday periods - and discuss as a group. Many members commented on how much they enjoyed our first review of To Kill a Mockingbird, by Harper Lee.

Our next two titles will be The Grapes of Wrath by John Steinbeck and The Invisible Man by Ralph Ellison