Courses

This three or four-hour boat tour departs from the South Beach dock on Hilton Head Island and travels along the Calibogue Sound shoreline, concluding at Braddock Cove. Revolutionary War historians share stories and insights about key sites along the route.

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This course is not open for registrations.
Registration opens on Tuesday, May 12, 2026 at 10:00 a.m.

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

Learn about the Heyward family's history that dates back to around 1670.

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Monday, June 1, 2026, OLLI Digital Library

Celebrate the 250th anniversary of the American Revolution with a day-long, moderated tour of key Revolutionary War sites in Beaufort and Jasper Counties. Historians explore Prevost's March, the 1779 British campaign led by Major General Augustine Prévost. Stops include Purrysburg, Fort Balfour, Old Sheldon Church, Port Royal Island, and more. Fee includes luxury coach transportation with WiFi and restroom, plus docent-led tours by Dr. Steve Wise and Rich Thomas. Lunch not included.

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Tuesday, June 9, 2026

Enjoy learning about the role tea played in the American Revolution here in South Carolina. This class will give you the history of all the lesser-known tea parties in the South, specifically in Charleston. This class will come with a southern twist - come sample some refreshing sweet tea.

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Tuesday, June 23, 2026, Beaufort campus