OLLI Joins in the Alabama and Tuscaloosa Bicentennial Celebration During 2019, OLLI will be offering classes, field trips, and special programs that will explore the evolution of our state, as well as, the city of Tuscaloosa. Join us, as we look at our past and celebrate the opportunities we have for the future. 1819 was an important year in the history of Tuscaloosa and Alabama. • On December 13, 1819, the town of Tuscaloosa was incorporated. • The following day, Alabama became the 22nd state in the United States. From the War of 1812 and the Creek Indian War, we have seen struggles and opportunities to become the place we now call “home”. Alabama offers so much diversity in our landscapes, from the mountains to the beaches that make up our state. The people who settled this state have also enriched it through cultural diversity, with the State having been under more than seven different flags. From the Civil War and Reconstruction years, we moved into the forefront of the Civil Rights Movement of our country. We have seen a transformation from a largely agrarian economy to one that represents technology and other thriving interests. Check out the many OLLI offerings on page 5 and for the complete listing of bicentennial events offered visit alabama200.org and tuscaloosa200.com. Advisory Board Members 2018-2019 President Elizabeth Aversa
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