OLLI Course: A History of Florida from 1821-1865

This course chronicles the history of Florida from 1821 to 1865. It examines the expansion of cotton cultivation, the development of the railroads, the U.S.-Seminole conflict, and Florida’s role in the U.S. Civil War. Brad Massey, Ph.D., Saunders Foundation Curator of Public History, will instruct this virtual course from 10 a.m. to noon on Sept. 21 and 28.

TBHC and Osher Lifelong Learning Institute (OLLI) offers free in-person and virtual courses to adults from 10 a.m.-noon. Sign up online at www.usf.edu/continuing-education/olli. OLLI membership fees are waived for History Center members.

Registration closes on September 20, 2022, at 11:59 p.m.