Chautauqua Around America
The Chautauqua Institution
Chautauqua Institution
Chautauqua Institution is a community on the shores of Chautauqua Lake in southwestern New York state that comes alive each summer with a unique mix of fine and performing arts, lectures, interfaith worship and programs, and recreational activities.
Regional Chautauquas
Greenville Chautauqua, South Carolina
George Frein, PhD, a founding member of the National Chautauqua Tour, brought Chautauqua back to Greenville in 1999, and the Greenville Chautauqua has been in constant production ever since. In 2000, Buncombe County, in cooperation with Greenville Chautauqua, began presenting Chautauqua in Asheville, NC In 2009 Greenville Chautauqua expanded to Spartanburg, SC, first sponsored by Wofford College and now by the Spartanburg County Public Libraries. In 2019 the Transylvania County Libraries began sponsoring events in Brevard, NC.
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Ashland Chautauqua, Ohio
Chautauqua first came to Ashland in the summer of 2000 through the auspices of Ohio Chautauqua. The Chautauqua spirit caught hold in Ashland. Since that time, Ashland Chautauqua has become an institution in North Central Ohio and a favorite way for residents of the area to celebrate their love of history, their love of learning, and their love of simply having a good time. Its quality and popularity earned Ashland Chautauqua the Ashland Area Chamber of Commerce "Best Cultural and Entertainment Business" award in 2017.
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Tulsa Chautauqua, Oklahoma
Tulsa Chautauqua moved to the Tulsa Historical Society in 2016, a completely renovated historical mansion more suitable to the Organization's historical mission. The Chautauqua's spacious, white, iconic tent is back, but with improvements. It's now staked down against spring storms to a mud-free concrete pad, with numerous pole fans circulating the summer air. Parking is also closer, indoor restrooms are at attendees disposal, and a lush, sloping lawn is open to picnickers for their enjoyment.
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Chautauqua Trails
Chautauqua Trail
The Chautauqua Trail is a group of organizations and individuals committed to the communication and implementation of the chautauqua concept of building community by supporting all persons in the development of their full potential intellectually, spiritually, emotionally and physically.