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Join acclaimed historian Lord Andrew Roberts for a fascinating look at the men who helped build — and ultimately unravel — Napoleon Bonaparte’s empire. In his new book, Napoleon and His Marshals, Roberts brings to life the extraordinary generals who served at Napoleon’s side, from the courageous Ney and flamboyant Murat to the tenacious Masséna, iron-willed Davout, and meticulous Berthier.

In 1804, Napoleon created the Marshalate, the highest military honor of the French Empire, and over the next decade elevated 26 of his most accomplished generals to the rank. Roberts explores their personalities, ambitions, rivalries, and complex relationships with their emperor, revealing how Napoleon’s leadership both inspired fierce loyalty and fueled destructive competition among his marshals. Ultimately, only two of the 26 would ride beside him at Waterloo.

Drawing on years of scholarship on Napoleon and his era, Roberts offers a dramatic and richly detailed portrait of the men whose military brilliance helped create Napoleon’s extraordinary empire — and whose rivalries helped bring it down.

This event is a co-production with The Chartwell Society of Oregon, a chapter of the International Churchill Society.

Time: 12-3 PM

**PLEASE NOTE: Pottery will not be available for pickup until January 2027!

Curious about pottery but not ready to commit to a six week series? Our Try the Pottery Wheel class is a great introduction to the world of ceramics, no experience necessary! We’ll walk you through the basics of throwing a pot on the wheel and help you through your first attempts. You’ll get to keep one pot, and have the option to add another for an additional $5. After the class, we’ll trim and glaze it for you with a color of your choosing. Pots will be fired and available for pickup 6 weeks after the class day. Our class size is limited to 6 people, so everyone will be sure to get the one-on-one help they need.

Here’s a glimpse of the class schedule:

• Introductions and teacher demo (30 minutes)
• Guided throwing instruction (2 hours)
• Cleanup (30 minutes)

Cancellation/Refund Policy: Purchases of this class are final sale, no refunds will be given.

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