Herb Kaufman

Herb Kaufman

Herb Kaufman is an Historian and possesses a Bachelor’s and Master’s Degree from Temple University. He has been a teacher, lecturer and living historian for more than 20 years.  He is a founding member of the faculty of the Civil War Institute and History Institute at Manor College and an Instructor of history at Camden County College.  He also teaches history courses for adults at Gratz College, Katz JCC of Cherry Hill and Golden Slipper GEMS Senior Classes on the Main Line and Bucks County. 

 He presents many informative history programs including the Revolutionary War and Colonial Era, the Victorian Era, Civil War, World War II, and other topics of historical interest to libraries, residential communities, fraternal, civic and community groups, and educational and historical associations throughout the Philadelphia and New Jersey area.

Programs:

New! Histories Mysteries: The American Presidents:
This program delves into the mysterious catacombs of history and brings forward many unusual and often controversial incidents and events including secret operations, attempted assassinations, folktales, presidential mythology, curiosities and unusual personal histories of our American Presidents. While this program is perfect for President's  Day, it will be a great addition to your speaking programs all year long.

Victorian Medicine and Medical Practices:

Medical History and Practices of the Civil War & Victorian Era (Includes display of authentic instruments and medicines) From the Civil War to patent medicines. 

 Abraham Lincoln: These programs can be presented individually or as a three-program series.

• The Story of Abe and Mary: The Lincoln Marriage and Lineage The Lincoln Assassination Conspiracy

• The Medical Treatment of Our Four Assassinated Presidents (Lincoln, Garfield, McKinley, Kennedy)

• Abraham Lincoln and the Jewish Community

History’s Mysteries:  The Things They Didn’t Teach You in High School

These programs are Historical Reality: The programs feature strange but true unusual and extraordinary occurrences myths, legends, secret and unusual and often controversial personalities, incidents and events that are buried in the vaults of history. These programs can be presented individually or as part of a series:

•  History’s Mysteries:   Revolutionary War & Colonial Era

•   History’s Mysteries:  Civil War

•   History’s Mysteries:  American History

•   History’s Mysteries:  Myths and Legends of Long Ago

•   History’s Mysteries:    World War II: Secrets and Clandestine Events

•   History’s Mysteries:   Duels, Fools and Scoundrels of the Civil War

 British Monarchy

Intrigue, Conspiracy & Executions: The Incredible History of the English Monarchy

 World War II History

• “A tiger jumped through the window;” The History of the Attack on Pearl Harbor

• “A Bridge Too Far:” The True Story

• The radiance of a thousand suns,” The History of the Creation of the Atomic Bomb

Honoring Our Veterans: 

Under Heavy Fire:  The Heroes and History of the Medal of Honor

Historian Herb Kaufman will take the audience through the creation of this distinctive recognition of military valor, and share the stories of several of the more than 3,500 esteemed group of American heroes.

This presentation brings alive the history of these courageous recipients, including the train ride that started it all, the soldier too young to serve, the only woman recipient, and the only soldier to be considered for three Medals of Honor.