Chautauqua Education Events

John Adams Living History-Syracuse, Indiana

John Adams Living History Comes to Syracuse, Indiana This July 4th Weekend He argued. He debated. He made enemies… and changed the world anyway. This July 4th weekend, this entertaining and educational experience brings one of America’s…

Education, Events

Indiana Boater Education Course | Free Classes in Syracuse IN

Boater Education Courses Offer Free Training for a Safer Summer on the Water Not sure about boating laws on Indiana lakes? You’re not alone - and this summer, there are two free opportunities to gain the knowledge and confidence every boater…

Education, Events, Recreation

Waterfowl Festival | Northern Indiana Spring Migration

What’s Flying Through Northern Indiana This Spring? A New Waterfowl Festival Invites the Public to Experience Migration Up Close A Front-Row Seat to Spring Migration This March, bird watchers, nature lovers, and curious minds alike are…

Art, Education, Events, Faith, Recreation

Chautauqua Wawasee 2026 Program Schedule

Chautauqua Wawasee 2026 Program Schedule Discover the Chautauqua Wawasee 2026 Program Schedule, a full year of inspiring events celebrating Arts, Education, Faith, and Recreation in the Syracuse and Lake Wawasee community. This year’s lineup…

Education, Events, Recreation

Syracuse Ghost Tour: Haunted Past Comes Alive

Syracuse Ghost Tour: Haunted Past Comes Alive The Syracuse Ghost Tour premieres on Saturday, October 18, 2025, bringing history and hauntings together in one unforgettable evening. This one-night-only walking tour takes guests through downtown…

Education, Events

Revitalization of the Miami Culture – Indiana and Beyond

Revitalization of the Miami Culture – Indiana and Beyond In celebration of Archaeology Month, Chautauqua-Wawasee will host “Bringing History Alive” with a program on the Revitalization of the Miami Culture: Indiana and Beyond. The presentation…

Education, Events

Digging Through History – September 11 & 12 in Syracuse, Indiana

Digging Through History – September 11 & 12 in Syracuse, Indiana Chautauqua-Wawasee and the Syracuse-Wawasee Historical Museum invite you to the fifth annual free two-evening series, “Digging Through History,” where history truly…

Education

Famous Hoosier Eli Lilly | Free Event at Oakwood Resort July 12

Famous Hoosier Eli Lilly: A Legacy of Healing and Innovation Join us on July 12 at Oakwood Resort for the second annual Famous Hoosier program, featuring Eli Lilly.This free public event highlights the extraordinary life and enduring legacy…

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Education, Events

Teddy and Edith Roosevelt: Chautauqua-Wawasee 2025 Speaker Series

Teddy and Edith Roosevelt Come to Life at Chautauqua-Wawasee’s 2025 Patriotic Speaker Series Experience history as President Teddy Roosevelt and First Lady Edith Roosevelt come to life at the 5th Annual Patriotic Speaker Series, presented…

Education, News

Humble Gumption: Cam Shriver’s Insight on Myaamia Survival and History

Humble Gumption: Cam Shriver's Insight on Myaamia Survival and History By: Dave Berry, Chautauqua Wawasee On a brisk September morning, about 40 people attended Cam Shriver’s presentation on the survival of the Myaamia people, hosted by…

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Three-Day Native American “Digging Through History” Program

Annual Three-Day Native American "Digging Through History" Program Chautauqua-Wawasee and Syracuse-Wawasee Historical Museum are collaborating to offer the fourth annual series of programs that explore the local history of northeastern Indiana.…

Archive, Education

Survival of the Myaamia People

Due to last year’s overwhelming response, Chautauqua Wawasee is offering a second program to learn more about the Myaamia people and culture. The Myaamia community is much more than just street names and artifacts. They are a vibrant contemporary…

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John Wooden Presentation

It is remarkable how little many Hoosiers know about the history of our state and the amazing people it has spawned. Some of the greatest athletes, composers, entertainers, entrepreneurs, innovators, leaders, musicians, philanthropists, politicians,…

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Ask Ben Franklin: In His Own Words

Meet Benjamin Franklin Benjamin Franklin stands among the most influential Americans of his era, earning recognition for an extraordinary range of achievements. He worked as a printer, inventor, scientist, politician, musician, writer, and…

Archive, Education

Myaamiaki: Stories of Miami People, Past and Present.

More than just street names and artifacts, the Myaamaia community is a vibrant contemporary people whose history has shaped many of our lives here in Indiana. Today we have an opportunity to talk to two members of the Miami Tribe about their…

Archive, Education

“An Encounter With Thomas Jefferson”

Chautauqua-Wawasee is inviting you for an encounter with Thomas Jefferson the man who defined American Independence. World-renowned Jefferson re-enactor, J.D. Sutton, as 77-year-old Mr. Jefferson is retired, but still busy. He’s looking…