Courses

(ART206) THE HISTORY OF THE GOTHIC CATHEDRAL

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

This program explores how the fall of the Western Roman Empire and new Christian worship needs led to the development of Gothic cathedrals in Ile-de-France, culminating with the ongoing reconstruction of Notre-Dame Cathedral.

Thursday, January 1, 2026, OLLI Digital Library

(BUS201) SOCIAL SECURITY AND MEDICARE INSOLVENCY

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

This class explains the practical meaning of insolvency, its causes, and possible solutions to help you understand and stay informed about your benefits and potential changes to Social Security and Medicare.

Thursday, January 1, 2026, OLLI Digital Library

(CINT211) A LOOK INSIDE BEAUFORT JASPER WATER & SEWER AUTHORITY on USCB BLUFFTON CAMPUS

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.

Thursday, January 1, 2026, OLLI Digital Library

(CUL204) THE UNITED STATES OF BBQ: A CULINARY JOURNEY

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

This program explores the regional evolution of American barbecue, examining how immigration, culture, and local resources shaped its styles and offering travel tips for finding great BBQ across the country.

Thursday, January 1, 2026, OLLI Digital Library

(ECO219) INCREDIBLE LOWCOUNTRY PLACES TO EXPERIENCE

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

A local master naturalist offers information on local Lowcountry excursions and what you may encounter depending on the seasons.

Thursday, January 1, 2026, OLLI Digital Library

(ECO218) CREATING A BIRD-FRIENDLY BACKYARD

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

This course teaches how to attract and support wild birds and pollinators in the Lowcountry by creating a backyard habitat with shelter, food, water, and native plants.

Thursday, January 1, 2026, OLLI Digital Library

(ECO220) OYSTERS ON THE HALF SHELL: REFLECTIONS OF COASTAL WATERS

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

This course explores the natural history, flavor diversity, and industry of oysters, offering insights into oyster varietals, coastal ecosystems, nutrition, and shellfish safety.

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

(HEA211) FASTING STRATEGIES

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

Kerri Dodson returns to expand on the benefits of fasting by exploring practical strategies to incorporate fasting for improved health.

Thursday, January 1, 2026, OLLI Digital Library

(HIS236) CROSSING THE COMBAHEE: SETTLING THE SOUTHERN PARISHES

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

Explore how South Carolina's southern frontier was opened to settlement, developed, and contributed to early Revolutionary activities.

Thursday, January 1, 2026, OLLI Digital Library

(HIS235) BLUFFTON SC HAUNTED STORIES/BLUFFTONS OF AMERICA

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

Join historian Michael Reynolds for a two-part program exploring the spooky stories of Bluffton, South Carolina, and sharing fascinating historical insights about various Bluffton communities across the U.S. and Canada.

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

(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

(TRA203) THE NEW AGE OF TRAVEL: TRENDS, TIPS, and AI PLANNING STRATEGIES

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

Discover how to travel smarter with the latest trends, tech tools like AI, safety tips, and personalized strategies for every type of traveler.

Thursday, January 1, 2026, OLLI Digital Library

(SCI205) HUMAN EVOLUTION: UNDERSTANDING HOW WE GOT TO BE US

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

Human evolution is far more complex than what was once portrayed - there wasn't just one migration out of Africa. This talk will explore major questions and theories in the field.

Thursday, January 1, 2026, OLLI Digital Library

(TECH203) PROTECTING YOUR IDENTITY, SANITY, AND CREDIT

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

This course equips you with practical, free tools and skills to protect your identity, credit, and personal information in a technology-driven world full of scams and fraud.

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

(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