How To Register:Please call Road Scholar toll free at (800) 322-5315 and reference Program #11376, “Savannah’s Rich Heritage, Remarkable History and Memorable Music,” starting on Sunday, Nov. 5, 2017 and say that you are an OLLI Member at the University of North Florida.

Program Price:Double Occupancy: $1,169Single Occupancy: $1,494

Payment/Cancellation Schedule:

Payment Schedule

Deposit Payment (due upon enrollment)

$100

Final payment due Sept. 7, 2017

Cancellation Policy Fee per person

Cancel up to 120 Days Prior to Program Start Date (applies from date of enroll-ment until July 8, 2017)

$50

Cancel 119 to 56 Days Prior to Program Start Date (applies from July 9, 2017 until Sept. 10, 2017)

$100

Cancel 55 to 14 Days Prior to Program Start Date (applies from Sept. 11, 2017 until Oct. 22, 2017)

$200

Cancel Less Than 14 Days Prior to Program Start Date (applies after Oct. 22, 2017)

50% of order total

Non-attendance fee will be applied if you do not call Road Scholar Participant Services at least one business day prior to the program start date.

100% of order total

Road Scholar recommends that you purchase optional Trip Cancellation, Interruption & Travel Delay Insurance to protect your investment. You will receive a detailed brochure about this insurance policy when you enroll in a program.

This Savannah experience is offered through Road Scholar, formerly known as Elderhostel, a not-for-profit organization founded in 1975 to provide lifelong-learning opportunities for baby boomers and beyond. Its mission is to inspire adults to learn, discover and travel. Its learning adventures engage expert instructors, provide extraordinary access, and stimulate discourse and friendship among people for whom learning is the journey of a lifetime. As a leader in educational programs, Road Scholar offers 5,500 educational adventures in all 50 states and 150 countries.

Savannah’s Rich Heritage, Remarkable History and Memorable MusicAn Exclusive Learning Adventure for OLLI Members at the University of North Florida

NOVEMBER 5–10, 2017

ACTIVITY LEVEL: Walking up to two miles on city streets, some uneven; stairs at museums, historic houses; getting on/off buses.

What's Included:

• 5 Nights accommodations

• 13 Meals: 5 breakfasts, 4 lunches, 4 dinners

• 6 Expert-led lectures

• 4 Field trips

• 2 Hands-on experiences

• 2 Performances

• Group travel and transfers throughout the program

• A Group Leader to accompany you throughout the program to handle all logistics

• Modest gratuities, taxes and destination fees

• The Road Scholar Travel Protection Plan, including 24-hour assistance for medical and other emergencies

Experience Savannah

At a Glance:Like a graceful Southern belle, Savannah is where charming public squares and stately live oaks stand alongside meticulously restored, historic homes and enchanting cemeteries with ornate headstones. In some ways dignified and in others playful, the city is uniformly beautiful and goes out of its way to embody Southern hospitality. Hit the streets and squares of Savannah to discover what makes the city special, from Lowcountry cuisine to Civil War history, and a mosaic of residents, past and present.

Best of all, you’ll ...• Uncover colorful history from generals to ghosts during museum

visits and expert-led walks through the historic district.

• Relax to the rhythms of yesteryear as you pay tribute to Savannah native Johnny Mercer during a private recital of his music.

• Taste distinctive Savannah flavors during an interactive cooking class with a noted chef.

Lodging:Hilton Savannah DeSoto Historic District

5 nights x Savannah

Newly renovated hotel with spectacular views of historic views of Savannah.

Daily Itinerary:DAY

1Sunday, Nov. 5Check-in, Orientation, Welcome Dinner

After check-in and registration, join the group for a welcome dinner and orientation.

DAY

2Monday, Nov. 6Gen. Oglethorpe, Savannah History Part 1

This morning, meet historic reenactor Gen. James Oglethorpe, who portrays the original general with incredible accuracy. Drawn from the pages of journals, diaries and letters, learn about the early years of the “Georgia Experiment.” After lunch at a local restaurant, experience an expert-led walking field trip in the Historic District. Start at the Massie Heritage Center, Georgia's first public school, then discover some of the district's most picturesque squares and connect the places to the stories about the people and events that have defined Savannah.

DAY

3Tuesday, Nov.7Savannah History Part 2, Isaiah Davenport House

This morning, continue discovering Savannah's compelling people, places and events, starting with an overview from our historian in the hotel. Then head out on another walking field trip to experience even more of the picturesque Historic District. After lunch, enjoy an afternoon walking field trip to one of Savannah's most iconic houses of worship, the majestic Cathedral of St. John the Baptist, home of the Diocese of Savannah. Next, it's on to the Isaiah Davenport House. During an exclusive presentation for our group, hear on-site experts reveal a detailed look into the fascinating aspects of 19th-century Savannah people and events, especially as related to urban slavery. Gain insight into the stark juxtaposition of life for the privileged and free as opposed to the disadvantaged and enslaved.

DAY

4Wednesday, Nov. 8Colonial Customs, Free Time

After breakfast, our historian relates stories of colonial customs and traditions, as practiced by the new country's earliest citizens. The Colonial era extended from the founding of Georgia in 1733 until the Revolutionary War. The last of the original 13 colonies, Georgia’s early experience was markedly different from the rest. After lunch at a local restaurant, enjoy a free afternoon to explore Savannah. Dinner will be on your own to explore local cuisine.

DAY

5Thursday, Nov. 9Johnny Mercer Concert, Interactive Southern Cooking Class

This morning, delight in a musical presentation featuring the songs of Savannah's own Johnny Mercer. Between songs, learn about the man behind the music and the life behind those timeless lyrics. After lunch, travel via trolley to a local cooking school for an interactive demonstration of Lowcountry cooking with opportunities for hands-on participation. Learn how to prepare popular local and regional specialties as Chef Darin gives us valuable tips — spiced with humorous wit — from his vast experience. The star of the menu is shrimp and grits with red-eye gravy, among other Southern-inspired dishes your taste buds will relish. Tonight, enjoy a Farewell Dinner.

DAY

6Friday, Nov. 10Popular American Songs, Program Concludes

After breakfast, be joined by a talented balladeer and music historian who will tell us behind-the-music stories of some popular American songs as he plays and sings. You are invited to join in! Program concludes prior to lunch.