Spring Classes at Skidaway begin April 6
The First World War, Year by Year
Mondays, April 6 - May 11 | 1:00 pm - 2:00 pm.
Series Price: $50 for members/$100 for visitors
Explore the history of World War I with Dr. Byron Boyd in this engaging, year-by-year examination of the “Great War”, from its unexpected outbreak in 1914 to the fragile peace of 1919. Topics include the western and eastern fronts, the Middle East, submarine warfare, the Russian Revolution, the role of the United States, and the war’s impact on civilian populations. Drawing on more than three decades of teaching experiences, Dr. Boyd bring depth, clarity, and insights to this pivotal moment in world history.
“Tell About the South”
Topics in Southern History and Culture
Mondays, April 6 - May 11 | 2:15 pm - 3:15 pm
Examine the evolving story of the American South with Roger Smith in this thought-provoking course inspired by Faulkner’s Absalom, Absalom!. Beginning with the Civil War and Reconstruction, the course explores competing visions of the “New South” and traces its path through the twentieth century to today’s “Sun Belt”. Along the way, it considers the enduring tensions between progress and tradition, politics and identity - revealing why the story of the South remains as complex as ever.
Preserving a “Southern Palace” on Ossabaw Island
Monday, April 6| 3:30 - 4:30pm
Explore the restoration of a historic coastal landmark with Elizabeth DuBose of the Ossabaw Island Foundation as she shares the story of a 1926 “Southern palace” and its role in preserving Ossabaw Island.
Sea Turtles on the Georgia Coast
Monday, April 13 | 3:30 - 4:30pm
Discover the world of sea turtles with Cassandra Critchlow of Palmetto Bluff in this engaging look at the five species found along Georgia’s cast. Learn about their life cycles, the challenges they face, and the vital conservation efforts that help protect these endangered animals and preserve our coastal ecosystem.
Ossabaw: Thousands of Years of Maritime History
Monday, April 20 | 3:30 - 4:30 pm
Explore centuries of maritime history with Kurt Knoerl of Georgia Southern University as he traces Ossabaw Island’s past - from prehistoric shell middens to modern shipping debris - revealing its enduring connection to the sea.
Under the Surface
Monday, April 27 | 3:30 - 4:30 pm
Dive beneath the surface with Dr. Adam Greer of the Skidaway Institute of Oceanography as he explores the intersection of techhology and marine biodiversity. Drawing on his research cruises, Dr. Greer shares discoveries about diverse organisms living in our coastal waters.
A Naturalist’s History of Cumberland
Monday, May 4 | 3:30 - 4:30 pm
Explore the history and natural beauty of Cumberland Island with Stephanie Chewning of One Hundred Miles as she highlights the landscapes and ecosytems that make Georgia’s largest barrier island a unique coastal treasure.
Thoughts on Sapelo Island
Monday, May 11 | 3:30 - 4:30 pm
$10 for members pre-registration/$20 for all at door
Explore the history and meaning of Sapelo Island with Josiah “Jazz” Watts as he shares his personal connection to his ancestral home, his efforts to protect it, and the inspiration behind his stage production, The Sapelo Project.