Stuff You Should Know: Basic American Government
Sat, Jan 17
|Parish House
Taught by Ellen Nelson, Esq.
Time & Location
Jan 17, 2026, 10:00 AM – 11:30 AM
Parish House, First Unitarian Church, 71 8th St, New Bedford, MA 02740
About The Event
The First Unitarian Church in New Bedford is pleased to announce a free class, Stuff You Should Know: Basic American Government. This class is designed to provide citizens with a comprehensive understanding of the United States' government and its foundations. This informative and engaging course will cover essential topics related to American government, its history, structure, and functions.
Please make sure you purchase a copy of The Everything American Government Book by Nick Ragone. A limited number of copies of the book, The Everything American Government Book, by Nick Reagan, will be provided free to those in need who wish to take the class.
Local attorney and Fairhaven resident Ellen Nelson will teach this course. Admitted to the Massachusetts Bar in 1985, Ellen practiced law as a courtroom litigator for 25 years, primarily as a solo practitioner in the probate and family courts, with a focus on child protective cases and…