Courses

(HIS239) NIGHT WITCHES: WOMEN NIGHT FLYERS OF WWII

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

This presentation highlights the bravery and resilience of the Soviet Union's all-female 588th Night Bomber Regiment, known as the ''Night Witches,'' and their fight against both enemy forces and gender discrimination during WWII.

Thursday, January 1, 2026, OLLI Digital Library

(HIS240) THE COMING OF THE AMERICAN REVOLUTION 1760-1776

This is an OLLI Digital Library recording and is available to view until May31, 2026.

This class explores the complex causes and escalating tensions that led to the American colonies' break from Britain, culminating in the Declaration of Independence.

Thursday, January 1, 2026, OLLI Digital Library

(HIS241) THE DAY THAT GOD CRIED: A COMMEMORATION OF THE WEEPING TIME

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

This course uses powerful spoken word and storytelling to recount the tragic 1859 Savannah slave sale, exploring its historical context and honoring the souls sold that sad day.

Thursday, January 1, 2026, OLLI Digital Library

(HIS237) HEROES AND INSPIRATIONAL STORIES IN AMERICA'S NATIONAL PARK SYSTEM

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

Discover inspiring stories from across America's national parks that highlight human resilience and potential in this two-session course.

Thursday, January 1, 2026, OLLI Digital Library

(HIS123) VIRTUAL TOUR OF THE JIMMY CARTER LIBRARY AND MUSEUM

This virtual tour offers an inside look at the Jimmy Carter Library and Museum, featuring presidential archives, family history, special exhibits, and a replica of the Oval Office.

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

(HIS238) HOW JOHN ERICSSON SAVED THE UNION

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

This course explores the pivotal 1862 naval battle at Hampton Roads, where a Confederate ironclad devastated the U.S. Navy, prompting a Union response led by John Ericsson and his revolutionary warship, the Monitor.

Thursday, January 1, 2026, OLLI Digital Library

(HIS300, HIS301) BEAUFORT COUNTY IN THE REVOLUTIONARY WAR - BOAT TOUR

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.

Wednesday, May 13, 2026, South Beach Marina
Saturday, May 16, 2026, South Beach Marina

(HIS225) WATERGATE: THE POLITICAL SCANDAL THAT BROUGHT DOWN A PRESIDENT

Watergate still shapes American politics. This course explores its impact and lasting relevance.

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

(HIS226) WRITTEN IN THE BRICKS: THE STORY OF FORT PULASKI

Attendees will tour Fort Pulaski National Monument with a park ranger to explore its history, including the impact of rifled cannons, slavery, and soldier graffiti, followed by optional independent exploration and art activity.

Tuesday, April 7, 2026, Ft. Pulaski National Monument

(HIS227) THE ORIGINS OF THE GREAT DEPRESSION

Economists and Historians are still debating the causes of the Great Depression. It is a complex topic, but well worth looking at.

Wednesday, April 8, 2026, Hilton Head Island campus

(HIS228) FIRESTORM OVER DARMSTADT

Date change from the printed guide: New date is May 7, 2026. Learn about the 1944 RAF bombing of Darmstadt, one of WWII's major firestorms, and its lasting impact on Germany and England.

Thursday, May 14, 2026, Beaufort campus

(HIS229) THOMAS JEFFERSON: A DESCENDANT'S VIEW

David Miller, a descendant of Thomas Jefferson, explores Jefferson's views on religion and his relationship with Sally Hemings in light of historical and DNA evidence.

Wednesday, April 22, 2026, Bluffton campus