Courses

This is an OLLI Digital Library recording and is available to view until May 31, 2026.

This insider's tour (on USCB Bluffton campus) features a BJWSA expert explaining how drinking water is treated and reused for irrigation and environmental restoration in the Lowcountry.

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Thursday, January 1, 2026, OLLI Digital Library

Beaufort County School District invites community members to join BCSD U, a free program offering a behind-the-scenes look at district operations, from curriculum and finance to school safety, transportation, and more. Through five monthly sessions led by BCSD leaders, participants will gain knowledge, pride, and the tools to serve as informed advocates for our schools.

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This course is not open for registrations.
Registration opens on Tuesday, January 13, 2026 at 12:01 a.m.

This is a deep dive into the 100-year history of shrimping in Beaufort County, SC. This comprehensive two-hour course covers notable firsthand milestones.

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This course is not open for registrations.
Registration opens on Tuesday, January 13, 2026 at 12:01 a.m.

Whether you are already looking for records or don't have a clue how to begin, there are easy steps you can take to grow your family tree. This class will help you get moving in the right direction.

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Monday, February 16, 2026, Hilton Head Island campus

Explore the USCB Bluffton Library through guided tours and interactive education stations highlighting its services and databases.

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Tuesday, February 17, 2026, USCB Bluffton campus Libary
Thursday, March 26, 2026, USCB Bluffton campus Libary

Tips and tricks for anyone interested in staying safe during everyday life and travel, while also maintaining self-awareness-from a counterterrorism professional.

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Thursday, March 19, 2026, Beaufort campus

The Port of Savannah, the nation's largest port in volume, contains over 50 piers, wharves and docks. This informational 90-minute tour begins with a scenic view of Savannah's Historic Riverfront and then ventures upriver to the Georgia Port Authority.

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Wednesday, March 25, 2026, Westin Savannah Harbor (resort dock)

Learn more about what the Town's public art projects, the annual Crescendo Celebration of Art and Culture, and the Lantern Parade. Find out what projects are coming for this year and how you can get involved.

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Thursday, April 9, 2026, Hilton Head Island campus

Attendees will gain deeper insight into the Department of Transportation (DOT) and strategies for managing regional growth through a moderated discussion and Q&A session with DOT representatives and other industry professionals.

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Friday, April 10, 2026, Bluffton campus