History of Signs: How Signs Tell America’s Story

Fri., July 24-Aug. 28, 8-9:30 a.m.

Location: Online

Cost: $70

With Erin Holland, American Sign Museum Staff

Explore 100 years of American history through objects often taken for granted in everyday life -- signs. Led by the American Sign Museum (ASM) staff, this course introduces the museum’s origins and features a conversation with its founder about why signs matter. We will examine how signs have evolved due to trends in commerce and technology. We will also explore case studies of three major food companies who used signage to shape their brands. In the final session, we will take a virtual visit to ASM’s neon shop to see how a neon sign is made.

This class is open to OLLI members only.

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This Osher Online class will NOT be recorded for future viewing.

Registration opens for OLLI members on May 27. Non-members may register starting May 29.