Course Title: (HIS10726, HIS10826) HISTORY OF THE CHURCH OF THE CROSS, THE BEES, AND THE BELL

This class uses a random draw selection for participation, with participants being notified on September 22, 2026. If selected, you'll be notified and must pay a $10 supply fee to confirm your spot. If not selected, you'll be waitlisted and contacted if a space opens.

Please do not show up unless you've been confirmed and paid - stand-by admittance is no longer allowed.

Learn about The Church of the Cross during a unique tour offered to OLLI members. Built in 1857, it is one of Bluffton's oldest churches and one of the few spared by the Union Army. Listed on the National Register of Historic Places, this historic treasure sits along the May River near the public dock in Old Town Bluffton.

Course Pre-requisites
(Membership required. Renew if expiration is prior to end of current registration term). Click here to renew OLLI Annual Membership

Course Information: HIS10726 RANDOM DRAW OR SOLD OUT with a waitlist available

Schedule:

October 16, 2026 This is a random draw selection tour drawn on September 22. You will be notified if you are selected.

Times:

10:00am-11:30am EDT

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Price:

Tour Fee: Member : $10.00

Instructors

Name

Additional Resources

Craig Pelley

Biography: CRAIG PELLEY is a docent at The Church of the Cross and is the Jr. Warden. Craig has been a member of the church for over 11 years and is very active in many ministries at the church. He is very excited to tell you about the church and answer any questions.

Facility Detail

Offsite: The Church of the Cross

110 Calhoun Street

Bluffton, SC 29910

Facility Resources
Google Map Link to the Church of the Cross, Bluffton