Field Trips, Socials and Special Events courses

BHM201 Board in Birmingham

Indulge your culinary skills for an instructional class at Birmingham's first charcuterie bar. Our host, Corinne Sweet, owner and founder of Board in Birmingham, will show us how to prepare and organize a variety of delicious treats. At the conclusion of the demonstration, you will have a charcuterie box to take home to impress your friends and family.

Monday, September 14, 2026, Board in Birmingham

BHM202 Foxhound Bee Company Experience and Tour

Join us for a hands-on introduction to the world of beekeeping. A master beekeeper will guide us through the facility, explain the tools and supplies used in raising bees, and show how that delicious golden honey is harvested. If you've ever been curious about bees or the craft of beekeeping, this is a trip you'll enjoy. We'll finish our visit with a Dutch-treat Southern-style lunch at the Irondale caf�, "The Original Whistlestop Caf�."

Friday, September 25, 2026, Foxhound Bee Company

BHM203 Cullman Oktoberfest

Experience the charm of Cullman, Alabama, a town proud of its German heritage, during its lively Oktoberfest. Savor traditional foods, browse handmade crafts, and enjoy festive music, costumes and decorations. This engaging day trip offers culture, flavor and fun in a welcoming, walkable setting perfect for active lifelong learners. Prost!

Friday, October 2, 2026, Cullman Oktoberfest

BHM204 Birmingham Museum of Art

By popular request, we are heading back to our hometown museum for another day of exploration. During our previous visit, many members did not experience the full breadth of the museum's impressive and diverse collection - more than 27,000 works of art. With free admission and easy parking, it's the perfect opportunity to enjoy a relaxed and enriching day. Whether you couldn't join us before or you're simply ready for more art and inspiration, we'd love to have you with us for this encore visit.

Friday, November 13, 2026, The Birmingham Museum of Art

BHM205 American Village Christmas Tour and Luncheon

Experience the holidays at the American Village with immersive historical vignettes led by costumed interpreters. Savor a cheerful Christmas lunch, then enjoy time to explore the beautifully decorated grounds. A delightful blend of history, storytelling and seasonal spirit designed to brighten your holiday.

Friday, December 11, 2026, American Village

BHM301 The Anvil Pub

Participation requires OLLI membership and registration. Meet at 11 a.m. at the restaurant. Coordinator: Deborah Warnat (dohbaer@gmail.com)

Friday, September 18, 2026, The Anvil Pub

BHM302 High Dive Hifi Lounge

Participation requires OLLI membership and registration. Meet at 11 a.m. at the restaurant.

Friday, October 16, 2026, High Dive HiFi Lounge

BHM303 Hoover Steaks & Wines

Participation requires OLLI membership and registration. Meet at 11 a.m. at the restaurant.

Friday, November 20, 2026, Hoover Steaks & Wine

GAD201 Burritt on the Mountain

Burritt on the Mountain is a 167-acre living history park featuring the 1938 mansion of Dr. William Burritt and a historic park with relocated 19th-century homes, a blacksmith shop and other structures, offering a glimpse into early American life with period interpreters and nature trails on Round Top Mountain.

Saturday, September 19, 2026, Burritt on the Mountain

GAD202 Apples, Foliage, and Marble: Small Towns with Big Views

Please join us for a trip to the Ellijays of North Georgia, where we can sample and purchase a wide variety of apples, see the beautiful fall foliage the mountains have to offer, attend a Marble Festival and tour a marble quarry. The famous pink, or Etowah, marble is mined in nearby Jasper, Georgia.

October 2-4, 2026, Ellijay, Georgia

GAD203 Bulloch Hall: An Atlanta Plantation with Presidential Times

Bulloch Hall, a fine example of temple-style Greek Revival architecture, was completed in 1839 for Maj. James Stephens Bulloch and his family. Bulloch Hall is a house museum, featuring period rooms, and was the site of the December 1853 marriage between Martha "Mittie" Bulloch and Theodore Roosevelt, the elder, of New York. Their son, Theodore, was the 26th President of the United States, and their granddaughter was First Lady Anna Eleanor Roosevelt. The grounds include a reconstructed slave cabin and slave garden, summer house, privies and demonstration garden. The surrounding historic district features many structures of the Civil War period, including Smith Plantation, Barrington Hall and The Roswell Presbyterian Church. The former locations of several mills burned by Federal troops on their march to Atlanta are marked.

Friday, October 23, 2026, Bulloch Hall

GAD204 Christkindlmarkt

The Cullman Christkindlmarkt brings authentic German holiday magic to Alabama, blending traditional European charm with Southern hospitality. Located in Depot Park, this festive, walkable market features illuminated wooden huts selling handcrafted ornaments, artisan goods and German delicacies like bratwurst, chimney cakes and hot mulled wine.

Saturday, November 21, 2026, Cullman Christkindlmarkt

TUS201 Who Knew There was a WWII Prison Camp in West Alabama?

Travel through Pickens County to see the mysterious face in the Carrolton courthouse window, explore the Aliceville Museum honoring the WWII German POW camp, and stop by the historic 1948 Coca-Cola bottling plant. Then enjoy a Dutch-treat lunch, and finish with scenic views at the Tom Bevill Visitor Center along the Tennessee-Tombigbee Waterway.

Friday, September 11, 2026, Aliceville POW Museum

TUS202 Creating a Mosaic Betsy Ross Flag

Join your OLLI members in creating a Betsy Ross mosaic flag in the studio of Linda Munoz in Cuba, Alabama. After a Dutch-treat lunch in Livingston, the afternoon will be spent cutting the glass and gluing it in place. The project will be donated to a local school.

Monday, September 14, 2026, Cuba, AL

TUS203 Tuscaloosa County Sheriff's Department Beasor B. Walker Law Enforcement Complex Tour

The Sheriff Beasor B. Walker Law Enforcement Complex is a state-of-the-art facility for the Tuscaloosa County Sheriff's Department, which serves as a primary hub for various law enforcement divisions and specialized training.

Monday, September 21, 2026, Tuscaloosa County Sherriff Dept. Beasor B. Walker Law Enforcement Complex

TUS204 Birmingham Museum of Art and AEIVA - A Day of Exploring Creativity

Join us in exploring two hidden gems of creativity in Birmingham! First, we visit the Birmingham Museum of Art with over 27,000 pieces of artwork, including the Southeast's largest Asian art collection. Enjoy a Dutch-treat lunch at Niki's West. Our last stop is the Abroms-Engel Institute for the Visual Arts on the UAB campus, which concentrates on post-WWII modern and contemporary art.

Friday, September 25, 2026, The Birmingham Museum of Art

TUS205 To Those Who Love the Vastness of the Skies

Come visit Maxwell AFB, an important hub of the U.S. Air Force. This bus-driven, largely windshield tour is presented by former Air University Chief Historian Lt. Col. (Ret) Dr. Robert Kane about its more than 100year history. After lunch in town, we visit the Enlisted Heritage Research Institute Museum and Archives.

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TUS206 The University of Alabama Campus Highlight Tour (A.M.)

This is a tour of The University of Alabama's campus, including stops at the Presidential Mansion, the Gorgas House and ending at the Museum of History. The guide will point out various buildings and attractions throughout the campus from the bus.

Monday, October 5, 2026, University of Alabama

TUS207 The University of Alabama Campus Highlight Tour (P.M.)

This is a tour of The University of Alabama's campus, including stops at the Presidential Mansion, the Gorgas House and ending at the Museum of History. The guide will point out various buildings and attractions throughout the campus from the bus.

Monday, October 5, 2026, University of Alabama

TUS208 T-Town Tour

Join us as we visit several significant and historical sites in Tuscaloosa including the Federal Building "Points of Time" murals, Kentuck on Queen City located in the former Queen City Pool Building (on the National Register), Manderson Landing, where we will view the statue of Minerva and learn Tuscaloosa history on the "Path on the River," a Dutch-treat lunch at the art-filled Mellow Mushroom pizzeria, historic Capitol Park and other local art works.

Friday, October 16, 2026, Tuscaloosa Federal Courthouse

TUS209 Passport to the Sky: A Behind-the-Scenes Tour at Tuscaloosa National Airport (Tuesday)

Visit the airport terminal, operations center, Air Traffic Control, Fire Station 12, Ascension FBO (Fixed Based Operations - Flight Training School), and possibly visit a private hangar.

Tuesday, October 27, 2026, Tuscaloosa National Airport

TUS210 Passport to the Sky: A Behind-the-Scenes Tour at Tuscaloosa National Airport (Thursday)

Visit the airport terminal, operations center, Air Traffic Control, Fire Station 12, Ascension FBO (Fixed Based Operations - Flight Training School), and possibly visit a private hangar.

Thursday, October 29, 2026, Tuscaloosa National Airport

TUS211 Out and About: Nordic Walking at Aldridge Gardens

OLLI members will enjoy a Nordic walking excursion to Aldridge Gardens in Hoover. Beginning with a class on using Nordic walking poles to make walking a more effective exercise, the group will participate in a guided walk around the lake.

Thursday, October 29, 2026, Aldridge Gardens

TUS212 Geology Field Trip of Tuscaloosa County

This field trip will focus on roadside geology. We will travel to the far corners of Tuscaloosa County to learn about its diverse geology. Our journey will include visits to rock outcrops at various locations in the county, as well as sites around the city of Tuscaloosa. Lunch will be Dutch-treat at a local restaurant.

Monday, November 2, 2026, Tuscaloosa County - Roadside Geology

TUS213 How the Civil War was Fought in the South: Kennesaw Mountain Battlefield

Visit the Kennesaw Mountain Battlefield in Georgia, with an optional hike to the top of the mountain. Visit the Southern Civil War and Locomotive History Museum to see additional Civil War relics and stories, including The General. Visit the Marietta Square to see the Liberty Bell, choose from a number of museums, including the Gone with the Wind Museum, Marietta History Museum, Museum of Art, and/or William Root house. We will enjoy a Dutch-treat lunch at one of many restaurants on the square.

November 6-7, 2026, Kennesaw Mountain National Battlefield Park

TUS214 Visit Historic Homes of Greensboro & Demopolis

Visit Magnolia Grove, then enjoy a drive past the historic homes and buildings of Greensboro. After a Dutchtreat lunch, continue to Demopolis to see Gaineswood National Historic Site and Bluff Hall, finishing the day spotting hay bale art on the road to Eutaw and arriving back in Tuscaloosa.

Friday, November 13, 2026, Greensboro

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