Courses

(ART10226) WHAT WAS THE BAUHAUS?

Discover the evolution of the Bauhaus School, from its Expressionist beginnings to its minimalist legacy, shaped by post-WWI Europe and ultimately closed under Nazi rule.

This course is not open for registrations.
Registration opens on Wednesday, September 9, 2026 at 10:00 a.m.

(BUS10226) THE YEAR IN BUSINESS: 2025 IN REVIEW

The class will review a wide range of national, state, and local outcomes from the past year, including trends in financial and real estate markets, government debt, inflation, airline on-time performance, TSA screenings, unemployment rates, movies, and more.

This course is not open for registrations.
Registration opens on Wednesday, September 9, 2026 at 10:00 a.m.

(CINT320) AGING IN PLACE

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

The world's population is aging at a faster rate than ever before, and people are living longer. Every day until 2030, ten thousand baby boomers will turn 65, and seven out of ten people will require long-term care in their lifetime. Learn what long-term care is and be informed on what you need to make a plan to "age in place."


Monday, June 1, 2026, OLLI Digital Library

(ECO11526) LOWCOUNTRY CRITTERS: ALLIGATORS TO ZOOPLANKTON

This class will cover a variety of plants and animals you need to know about if you live here. We'll learn how to tell all those white wading birds apart, talk about reptiles, mammals, fish, and some invertebrates.

This course is not open for registrations.
Registration opens on Wednesday, September 9, 2026 at 10:00 a.m.

(ECO11626) SEA TURTLES: NESTING SEASON ON HILTON HEAD ISLAND

Amber Kuehn discusses sea turtle conservation and nesting data from Hilton Head Island.

This course is not open for registrations.
Registration opens on Wednesday, September 9, 2026 at 10:00 a.m.

(ECO11726) COWS, CROPS, AND CASH BUGS

Explore how non-native species and diverse communities shaped Lowcountry farming and its legacy.

This course is not open for registrations.
Registration opens on Wednesday, September 9, 2026 at 10:00 a.m.

(ECO11826) RECREATIONALLY IMPORTANT MARINE SPECIES OF PORTY ROYAL SOUND

Learn about the saltwater finfish of Port Royal Sound-their habitats, behaviors, and the vital role estuarine marshes play in sustaining both resident and visiting species.

This course is not open for registrations.
Registration opens on Wednesday, September 9, 2026 at 10:00 a.m.

(GOV10226) INSIDE THE WIRE: U.S. EPW/POW OPERATIONS

This program explores historical and future challenges of U.S. detainee operations, highlighting the often-overlooked consequences of EPW/POW management.

This course is not open for registrations.
Registration opens on Wednesday, September 9, 2026 at 10:00 a.m.

(GOV10326) THE CHANGING FEDERAL ROLE IN U.S. RESEARCH AND DEVELOPMENT

The U.S. R&D system-built after World War II by government, academia, and industry-fueled advances in computing, medicine, and space. In 2025, major funding cuts disrupted research institutions. This program explores the system's legacy and the public policy and ethical implications of reduced investment in scientific innovation.

This course is not open for registrations.
Registration opens on Wednesday, September 9, 2026 at 10:00 a.m.

(HEA11026) PRACTICAL ACTION STEPS TO LOWER YOUR RISK OF CANCER OR RECURRENCE

This session offers simple, practical strategies-covering nutrition, lifestyle, exercise, supplements, and hacks-to help reduce your cancer risk and set you up for success.

This course is not open for registrations.
Registration opens on Wednesday, September 9, 2026 at 10:00 a.m.

(HEA11126) UNDERSTANDING MEDICARE'S VALUE-BASED CARE

This program offers a patient-focused overview of Medicare's Value-Based Care initiative.

This course is not open for registrations.
Registration opens on Wednesday, September 9, 2026 at 10:00 a.m.

(HIS11526) IN THEIR OWN WORDS - A HISTORY OF THE 1ST SC VOLUNTEERS OF AFRICAN DESCENT

Discover the story of the first Black Union regiment, the 1st South Carolina Volunteers, through voices like Susie King Taylor and Col. Higginson.

This course is not open for registrations.
Registration opens on Wednesday, September 9, 2026 at 10:00 a.m.

(HIS11626) WILSON FAMILY HISTORY

Join Palmetto Bluff archaeologist Katie Epps as she reveals the rags-to-riches story of the Wilson family.

This course is not open for registrations.
Registration opens on Wednesday, September 9, 2026 at 10:00 a.m.

(HIS11726) THE SOUTHERN CAMPAIGN IN THE REVOLUTIONARY WAR

After failing to subdue the Northern colonies, Britain shifted its strategy south. This two-session presentation explores key events in South Carolina-from the 1776 attempt on Charleston to its fall in 1780-culminating in Cornwallis' surrender at Yorktown and continued partisan conflict

This course is not open for registrations.
Registration opens on Wednesday, September 9, 2026 at 10:00 a.m.

(HIS12926) CIVIL WAR DIARIES - FEMALE NURSES, SPIES, AND SOLDIERS

Through Civil War diaries, learn how women's service as nurses, spies, and soldiers during the war reshaped their societal roles.

This course is not open for registrations.
Registration opens on Wednesday, September 9, 2026 at 10:00 a.m.

(HIS13026) THE SEVEN YEARS' WAR: Build-up through the War

Examine the role of the American colonies as extensions of European conflicts during the 16th century. The first class focuses on the contest for a continent involving three European powers - England, France, and Spain. The second concentrates on the Seven Years' (or French and Indian) War, which, some historians have maintained, marks the beginning of American (or, more accurately, at least in retrospect) United States History.

This course is not open for registrations.
Registration opens on Wednesday, September 9, 2026 at 10:00 a.m.

(HIS13126) 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 Wednesday, September 9, 2026 at 10:00 a.m.

(HIS13226) 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.

This course is not open for registrations.
Registration opens on Wednesday, September 9, 2026 at 10:00 a.m.

(HIS13726) THE CASTLES OF WESTERN EUROPE: PROFILES AND HISTORY

Discover the captivating history, design, and legends of 44 European castles in this engaging class, featuring in-depth stories of iconic sites like Bodiam and Leeds Castles.

This course is not open for registrations.
Registration opens on Wednesday, September 9, 2026 at 10:00 a.m.

(HIS13826) ROBERT, ERWIN, AND RICHARD: A STORY OF FAME'S FAVORED FEW

This presentation recounts the tragic loss of B-17 crewmen Erwin Schmidt and Robert Deignan and the genealogical journey that reunited three families of the 92nd Bombardment Group eight decades later.

This course is not open for registrations.
Registration opens on Wednesday, September 9, 2026 at 10:00 a.m.

(HIS13926) ONLY HOPE: MY MOTHER AND THE HOLOCAUST BROUGHT TO LIGHT

Irving Lubliner shares his mother's Holocaust writings from Only Hope: A Survivor's Stories of the Holocaust and reflects on his experiences as the child of survivors.

This course is not open for registrations.
Registration opens on Wednesday, September 9, 2026 at 10:00 a.m.

(HIS14026) THE HISTORY OF THE CITADEL

Named the South's top public university for 15 years, The Citadel's graduates have shaped policy across generations-this complex history will be reviewed.

This course is not open for registrations.
Registration opens on Wednesday, September 9, 2026 at 10:00 a.m.

(HIS320) THE AMERICAN REVOLUTION A WORLD WAR NO ONE KNOWS

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

Discover how America was only one relatively compact and insignificant theater of war in what was in reality a World War for England, fought on four fronts with dozens of countries involved, and that American independence was won only due to military aid from two main European powers and the distractions provided by four other major nations.

Monday, June 1, 2026, OLLI Digital Library

(HIS321) TEA AND TORTURE

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

Boston was not the only Tea Partier, nor was it the first. Charleston, Philadelphia, Annapolis and Edenton NC were also contenders. Various forms of torture exacted by the British on the American rebels are examined.

Monday, June 1, 2026, OLLI Digital Library

(HIS322) ORIGINS OF THE AMERICAN REVOLUTION - 3 PART SERIES

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

The American Revolution had many causes, which originated during the colonial period and took many forms. This course, which may be the first in a (long) series, will examine the development of colonial politics, the impact of colonial wars, and the effects of the Great Awakening in creating a nascent sense of American distinctiveness that led finally to the Revolution.

Monday, June 1, 2026, OLLI Digital Library

(HIS323) THE HEYWARD FAMILY OF SOUTH CAROLINA

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.


Monday, June 1, 2026, OLLI Digital Library

(LEG10126) ESTATE PLANNING 101

Learn the key differences between wills and trusts, 2025 titling updates, probate-avoidance tips, and the SECURE Act's impact on inherited accounts, followed by a Q&A session.

This course is not open for registrations.
Registration opens on Wednesday, September 9, 2026 at 10:00 a.m.

(LIT10226) PAT CONROY: AN INTRODUCTION TO A LOWCOUNTRY LEGEND

Jonathan Haupt of the Pat Conroy Literary Center shares stories, photos, and videos that illuminate Pat Conroy's life, literary journey, and enduring impact on the Lowcountry.

This course is not open for registrations.
Registration opens on Wednesday, September 9, 2026 at 10:00 a.m.

(SCI10226) TRACKING THE FIRST AMERICANS

Explore new evidence from White Sands, New Mexico, where ancient footprints suggest humans were in the Americas during the last Ice Age-at least 23,000 years ago. This program examines how these discoveries are reshaping our understanding of early human history and anthropology.

This course is not open for registrations.
Registration opens on Wednesday, September 9, 2026 at 10:00 a.m.

(SCI10326) COMPARING CONVENTIONAL AND RENEWABLE ENERGY

This course demystifies the costs and realities of generating electricity from solar, wind, coal, nuclear, and natural gas. Join us to explore the facts, compare alternatives, and understand the trade-offs shaping our power supply.

This course is not open for registrations.
Registration opens on Wednesday, September 9, 2026 at 10:00 a.m.

(SCI10426) ARTEMIS II MOON MISSION

This course explores NASA's Artemis program, including the program components, and past and future Artemis missions.

This course is not open for registrations.
Registration opens on Wednesday, September 9, 2026 at 10:00 a.m.

(SCI322) THE SUMMER NIGHT SKY ON HILTON HEAD

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

Hilton Head normally has good skies for stargazing. Learn a few beginner's tips on getting started. Explore the lives of stars. We'll use free downloadable software to take a tour of the night sky, including the Summer Triangle. We'll share a few myths of the constellations along the way.


Monday, June 1, 2026, OLLI Digital Library

(TRA10426) ROMANIA - LAND OF LEGENDS, LANGUAGE, AND LIVING TRADITIONS

From Carpathian peaks to Bucovina's monasteries, Romania blends myth and history. Discover Dracula's castle, ancient folk rhythms, and poetic voices of a Latin people thriving amid Slavic neighbors in a land rich with legend and living tradition.

This course is not open for registrations.
Registration opens on Wednesday, September 9, 2026 at 10:00 a.m.