323F Spring 2026 What Manner of Man? An Effort to Better Understand George Washington

323F  What Manner of Man? An Effort to Better Understand George Washington
One Session
Instructor: Dr. Peter Henriques
Coordinator: Velma Berkey
Thursday, 11:50—1:15, May 14  
After over 25 years of speaking to OLLI students about George Washington, the instructor has decided to make this his last presentation. While he will give a short presentation, the majority of the time will be spent in responding to questions from the attendees. No question is off limits (but he doesn't promise to answer all of them). His recently published biography, George Washington: His Quest for Honor and Fame, will give you a good idea of his position and may lead to various questions. 
Peter R. Henriques received his PhD in History from the University of Virginia and is professor emeritus of History at George Mason University. He is the author of First and Always: A New Portrait of George Washington, Realistic Visionary: A Portrait of George Washington and The Death of George Washington: He Died As He Lived. Dr. Henriques' latest book, George Washington: His Quest For Honor and Fame was released September 23, 2025. Honors include presenting the Distinguished Lecture Series at Colonial Williamsburg, a George Washington Fellowship by Mount Vernon, and the George Washington Memorial Award given by the George Washington Masonic Memorial Association.