-Rick Britton with The Center   

In partnership with The Center. 

Presenting a lecture series with Historian Rick Britton.

The lecture, Thomas Jefferson, the Declaration, & The Fourth of July

Available for registration on January 6, 2026.

Will be held on Th, 5/7/2026 at 3:00 PM

• An eclectic recounting of Jefferson’s authorship—his sources and inspirations—along with a history of the Fourth of July since 1776 and the amazing associated myths and misconceptions.

NOTE: If you do not see the "Add to Cart" button, there are four possible reasons. 1) Registration may not be open 2) You have not added a membership to your cart or renewed your membership (Click HERE to purchase your membership)  3) You are not logged in (Click “Sign In” on the blue bar above) 4) You may need to refresh your screen.

In partnership with The Center. 

Presenting a lecture series with Historian Rick Britton.

The lecture, Virginians in the Revolutionary War

Available for registration on January 6, 2026.

Will be held on Th, 5/14/2026 at 4:00 PM

• Virginia was the most populous state, and Virginia Continentals and militiamen shouldered muskets in every theater of the conflict. Included is the fantastical story of Portuguese-born Peter Francisco, the most famous “Virginia” soldier.

NOTE: If you do not see the "Add to Cart" button, there are four possible reasons. 1) Registration may not be open 2) You have not added a membership to your cart or renewed your membership (Click HERE to purchase your membership)  3) You are not logged in (Click “Sign In” on the blue bar above) 4) You may need to refresh your screen.

In partnership with The Center. 

Presenting a lecture series with Historian Rick Britton.

The lecture, James Monroe at the Battle of Trenton

Available for registration on January 6, 2026.

Will be held on Th, 5/21/2026 at 3:00 PM

• Most Americans remember James Monroe as our nation’s fifth chief executive. Few know, however, that at the Battle of Trenton, New Jersey, the 18-year-old lieutenant led his company of Virginians into the very jaws of death.

NOTE: If you do not see the "Add to Cart" button, there are four possible reasons. 1) Registration may not be open 2) You have not added a membership to your cart or renewed your membership (Click HERE to purchase your membership)  3) You are not logged in (Click “Sign In” on the blue bar above) 4) You may need to refresh your screen.

In Partnership with The Center and Historian Rick Britton NEW! has reached 50 enrolled, maximum enrollment.

The Barracks Prisoners

This is full, please add yourself to the WAIT LIST.
Tip: After you sign in, a blue Add to Wait List button will appear below. If you don’t see it, use the Sign In button here:

OLLI staff monitor enrollment and work to open seats before 5/28/2026. We will contact those on the wait list to invite them to enroll when seats become available. Joining the wait list is free; if you are invited and choose to enroll, the $10.00 fee will be collected at that time.

• Date: 5/28/2026
• Day of the Week: Th
• Fees: $10.00
• Location: The Center (opens in new tab) 540 Belvedere Blvd Charlottesville, VA 22901

  ---

  Now that our nation is celebrating the 250th anniversary of the American Revolution, it’s time to explore and discuss the importance of the Old Dominion’s considerable contributions!

In partnership with The Center. 

Presenting a lecture series with Historian Rick Britton.

The lecture, Jack Jouett’s Overnight Rid

Available for registration on January 6, 2026.

Will be held on Th, 6/4/2026 at 3:00 PM

• Spring 1781: Threatened by the British, the Virginia legislature and Gov. Thomas Jefferson fled to Charlottesville. Expecting to bag the lot of them, British Lieut. Col. Banastre Tarleton raced westward with 250 cavalrymen. What he hadn’t expected, however, was the intervention of one brave Virginian—Jack Jouett Jr.

NOTE: If you do not see the "Add to Cart" button, there are four possible reasons. 1) Registration may not be open 2) You have not added a membership to your cart or renewed your membership (Click HERE to purchase your membership)  3) You are not logged in (Click “Sign In” on the blue bar above) 4) You may need to refresh your screen.