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G – History
Wilmington (Arsht Hall) | February 5, 2025-May 7, 2025
Wednesday: 12:45 PM-2:00 PM
This class presents an overview of the history and evolution of the passengers’ experience while traveling by rail, sea, and air from the early 20th century to today. We discuss how technology, world events and social change impacted travel patterns. The class examines life on board each mode of travel, focusing on speed, passenger accommodations and service. Historic video clips supplement the lecture material.
This offering meets for a total of 13 session(s).
INSTRUCTOR: Thomas Powderly
POWDERLY, THOMAS–B.S., Niagara University, M.P.S., New School for Social Research, C.T.C., The Travel Institute. Native New Yorker, circumnavigator, lifelong theatre enthusiast. Numerous travel industry leadership positions, awards and honors including Honorary Captain of the QE2.
Osher Lifelong Learning Institute (OLLI) at the University of Delaware
OLLI is an academic cooperative for adults 50 and over to enjoy classes, teach, exchange ideas and socialize together, with no exams or educational requirements for participation. OLLI welcomes you.
Kent/Sussex | Wilmington