Explore the historic Brooklyn Cemetery from its origins as a sacred African-American burial site to its evolution into a learning laboratory where lives, tradition, customs, and contributions are explored. Learn how restoration brings community together to honor, recognize, and restore dignity to the final resting place for African Americans in Athens, Georgia. You will gain an understanding about the power and promise of volunteer service to our community through collaboration, generosity, and commitment.

Visit Cartersville, GA, with your OLLI friends in the fall to see: Booth Western Art Museum The Booth’s permanent collection of Western art and Presidential portraits and letters allows visitors to “See America’s Story” – the land, people, struggles, dreams, and legends – in paintings, sculpture, photography and artifacts. Etowah Indian Mounds Home to several thousand Native Americans from 1000 A.D. to 1550 A.D., this 54-acre site protects six earthen mounds, a plaza, village site, borrow pits and defensive ditch. Etowah Mounds is the most intact Mississippian Culture site in the Southeast. Lunch will be provided at the S’Wheat Market Deli Luxury coach transportation (with snacks and rest stops)

Are you interested in art, creativity, and making a difference in your community? Join us for a special OLLI class at the Georgia Museum of Art! Explore the museum's vast permanent collection, partake in engaging gallery activities, and discover innovative creative-aging program offerings. Whether you're considering becoming a docent or simply seeking a unique art experience, this class is for you. Join us for an informative session, followed by a tour led by experienced community docents. It's a day of inspiration, connection, and art appreciation. Don't miss your chance to be a part of the GMOA community!