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Course Title: (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.

Take a journey across the United States to explore how immigration, culture, and the availability of livestock, wood, and ingredients have influenced what we now call barbecue. Learn how barbecue has evolved over time, examine the distinct BBQ regions, and share tips on where to find great local barbecue when traveling beyond the Lowcountry.

Course Pre-requisites
(required) OLLI Annual Membership

Course Information: CUL204

Schedule:

Available to view on the OLLI Digital Library from January 1 to May 31, 2026.

Times:

12:00am-12:00pm EST

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Price:

OLLI Digital Library : $8.00

Course Notes:

Available to view on the OLLI Digital Library from January 1 to May 31, 2026.

Instructors

Name

Additional Resources

Rich Spencer

Biography:

RICHSPENCER has been aneducator for 34 years. He has taught US and world history, Advanced Placement(AP) European history, Asian studies, and special education. Rich earned a bachelor'sdegree in special education and a master's degree in school administration. Heis currently finishing a degree in history at USCB.

Facility Detail

OLLI Digital Library

1 University Blvd

Bluffton, SC 29909