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Course Title: (HIS221) THE SPANISH-AMERICAN WAR 1898: CONTEXT, CAUSES, COMBAT AND CONSEQUENCES

This class uses a random draw waitlist selection for participation, with participants being notified on January 27, 2026. If selected, you'll be notified and must pay a $10 tour fee to confirm your spot. If not selected, you'll stay on the waitlist and will be contacted if a space opens.

Please do not show up unless you've been confirmed and paid - stand by admittance is no longer allowed.

Teddy Roosevelt's Rough Riders and the sinking of the USS Maine may come to mind when recalling the Spanish-American War. This course explores the broader context, causes-including Cuba's independence struggle-combat operations, and lasting consequences like U.S. acquisition of Puerto Rico and Guantanamo Bay. Held at Fort Fremont, built to defend South Carolina from Spanish threats.

Course Pre-requisites
(required) OLLI Annual Membership

Course Information: HIS221 (1 seats (5%) remaining)

Schedule:

February 16, 2026

Only 17 days left to register!

Times:

01:00pm-03:00pm EST

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Price:

Pay as you go: Member : $16.00

Course Notes:

Instructors

Name

Additional Resources

Raul Galvan

Biography: Dr. RAUL GALVAN taught Latin American History at the University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee for years, while working at Milwaukee PBS as a Production Executive, until he retired and moved to beautiful Beaufort. He was born in Cuba and has led numerous travel groups to the Island.

George Forsythe

Biography:

Retired Brigadier General George "Barney" Forsythe, Ph.D.,taught at West Point and served as President of Westminster College.

Facility Detail

Fort Freemont

1124 Lands End Road

St. Helena Island, SC 29920

Facility Resources
Google Map link to Fort Freemont