Event—Adult Education

Mary, Queen of Scots: Victim or Villain?

She was born a queen and died a queen, but Mary Stuart’s life was tumultuous, filled with controversy, intrigue, and betrayal. This course will examine Mary’s life by exploring her various roles...

Cost and Registration Information

Early Registration Price (January 8 at 9 am** – January 25 at 4 pm): $210
Regular Registration Price (January 25 at 4 pm – first day of class): $231

** Registration opens online at 9 am. Phone registration will be accepted starting at 10 am.

Members, seniors, and students get a 10% discount.

Register Online

Seminar Description

She was born a queen and died a queen, but Mary Stuart’s life was tumultuous, filled with controversy, intrigue, and betrayal. This course will examine Mary’s life by exploring her various roles—those of queen, political rival to Elizabeth I of England, and a woman in a world dominated by powerful men. Was she a conniving villain, as some have portrayed her, or a victim of the sexist times in which she lived?
Five sessions. E - $210, L - $231

Born in Scotland, June Sawyers has written and lectured extensively on Scottish history and culture.

Materials List

Optional:

  • John Guy, Queen of Scots: The True Life of Mary Stuart, Houghton Mifflin, 2005. ISBN: 978-0618619177

First Reading:

  • There is no reading assignment for the first class.

This class is part of the Newberry’s Adult Education Seminars Program. Learn more about our registration procedures.