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Course Title: (HIS229) THOMAS JEFFERSON: A DESCENDANT'S VIEW

David Miller will bring a unique perspective by sharing his family history as a direct descendant (4th great-grandson) of Thomas Jefferson, our most intellectual Founding Father. He will take a deep look into Mr. Jefferson's relationship with religion. Under review will be Mr. Jefferson's views on the separation of church and state, the politics of religion, and the Jefferson Bible. In addition, Mr. Miller will discuss Mr. Jefferson's relationship with Sally Hemings. What does the 1998 Foster DNA research really show, and what are the latest developments?

Course Pre-requisites
(required) OLLI Annual Membership

Course Information: HIS229 RANDOM DRAW (notified after Jan 26) OR SOLD OUT with a waitlist available

Schedule:

April 22, 2026

Times:

10:00am-11:30am EDT

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Price:

Pay as you go: Member : $16.00

Instructors

Name

Additional Resources

David Miller

Biography: DAVID MILLER is a retired businessman from Jacksonville, Florida, where he was born and raised. He retired and moved to Bluffton in 2018. David has dedicated many hours to his passion for history. It is this passion that has led him to research his own family and its place in history.

Facility Detail

Hargray Bldg | Room 156

Bluffton campus

1 University Blvd

Bluffton, SC 29909

Facility Resources
Google map link to the USCB Bluffton campus Hargray Bldg