Instructor: David Miller

Biography: DAVID MILLER is a retired businessman from Jacksonville, Florida, where he was born and raised. He retired and moved to Bluffton in 2018. David has dedicated many hours to his passion for history. It is this passion that has led him to research his own family and its place in history.

Classes by this instructor

(HIS12626/HIS12726/HIS12826) THE PRESIDENTIAL ELECTION OF 1800

Drawing on his lineage as Thomas Jefferson's descendant, David Miller examines the pivotal Election of 1800 and its challenge to the peaceful transfer of power.
Wednesday, December 2, 2026, Bluffton campus
Wednesday, December 2, 2026, Beaufort campus
Wednesday, December 2, 2026, Hilton Head Island campus

(HIS13226) THOMAS JEFFERSON: A DESCENDANT'S VIEW

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

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.
Tuesday, September 1, 2026, OLLI Digital Library