50th Anniversary Stories

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A view of Frank Lloyd Wright's Taliesin West house at sunset

From the Archives: Playing Piano at Taliesin

By Road Scholar

11/18/2024

A Road Scholar sits in a dorm room reading

From the Archives: Our First Classrooms

By Road Scholar

6/2/2025

From the Archives: Not Only Seeing the World, But Understanding It

By Road Scholar

12/18/2024

From the Archives: I Started the Year After I Became a Widow

By Road Scholar

12/18/2024

Large paintings cover the walls of a museum, with statues lining the walls

From the Archives: Elderhostel’s Lecturers Were Amazing

By Road Scholar

5/13/2025

Canoes on the shoreline of a mountain lake

From the Archives: Elderhostel Turned My Life Around

By Road Scholar

11/6/2024

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From the Archives: Elderhostel Enriched My Retirement Years Beyond My Wildest Dreams

By Road Scholar

12/12/2024

A broad view of the interior of Frank Lloyd Wright's Unity Temple

From Lecturer to Learner: How Educator David Sokol Evolved With Road Scholar

By Road Scholar

12/13/2024

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Finding Healing and Community: Richard J.’s Road Scholar Journey

By Road Scholar

11/20/2024

Laura and Dawn smile together in New Orleans

Family Legacy: Sparking a New Generation of Road Scholars

By Road Scholar

4/11/2025

Welcome to Road Scholar’s 50th Anniversary Stories!

For five decades, Road Scholar has been inspiring lifelong learning through unforgettable adventures and a vibrant community of curious minds. As we celebrate this incredible milestone, we’re thrilled to share stories from our journey — tales of discovery, connection, and the love of learning that have shaped who we are today.

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