Speaker: Blane Ampthor

Presented by the Lifelong Learning Institute, Manassas

This event is open to the public. For more information about the Lifelong Learning Institute, Manassas, visit lli-manassas.org

There is a story behind each headstone at Arlington National Cemetery. Many of them are tales of heroism, dedication, creativity, and bravery. Learn more about some of the unknown personalities whose amazing stories were often pivotal to key events.

Blane is a retired federal employee with more than 36 years of service. He has had a lifelong interest in history and has read extensively on World War II, the American Revolution, and ocean liners. He has taught with several Lifelong Learning Institutes and has instructed with various organizations such as the Loudoun County Public Library system in Virginia, AARP, and seniors communities. He enjoys visiting sites related to his interests so he can gain a fuller understanding of events. For LLI-Manassas, Blane has presented a class on the American Revolution and on the Indianapolis 500.