Fall 2025 OLLI Digital Catalog 

Delaware In The Revolution: People, Places, Events (G493)

G – History

Delaware made extraordinary sacrifices that led to freedom from British rule. With the expertise of Delaware historians, this class explores the Delaware Continental Regiment, which had a hard-earned lasting reputation for ‘punching far above its weight.” Students learn about these ‘battle buddies’ that led their companies through 32 battles over eight years of war and hear tales about these ordinary people coping with extraordinary circumstances. This is part one of a two-part class. Part two to be held in spring 2026.

This offering meets for a total of 5 session(s).

INSTRUCTORS: Elizabeth Jelich, Susan Watkins

JELICH, ELIZABETH — Earned bachelor’s and master’s degrees from the University of Delaware. Deep Delaware roots instilled a love of early American history. During teaching career, her classroom mission was to make history come alive and instill in her students a lifelong love of history. (G493)

WATKINS, SUSAN — M.S., nursing, Rutgers University. Retired registered nurse with a wide range of interests including tai chi, history, music, literature and theatre. Loves to research new subjects and find innovative ways to present the material. (G492, G493, G495, O320)

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