On Aug. 26, 1920, with final ratification of the 19 thAmendment to the U. S. Constitution, Hoosier women won the right to vote. At first glance, the meaning behind that statement is simple. But the real story goes much deeper. In Indiana, almost seventy years passed between the first calls for the right of women to vote […]
On Aug. 26, 1920, Hoosier women won the right to vote. At first glance, the meaning behind that statement is simple. But the real story goes much deeper. In Indiana, almost seventy years passed between the first calls for women’s voting rights and the passage of the 19th Amendment. And, though momentous, 1920 is just […]
It is with great sadness that we announce that the Fort Wayne Philharmonic’s Patriotic Pops concert, has been cancelled for 2020, due to the pandemic. We look forward to this amazing event in the future.
Due to COVID-19; The Historic Lake Wawasee “Then & Now” Cruise aboard the S.S. Lillypad, originally scheduled for May 21, has been rescheduled for July 31. All tickets purchased for the May 21 cruise are being refunded. Guests who wish to attend the July 31 cruise will need to purchase new tickets for the rescheduled […]
On Aug. 26, 1920, Hoosier women won the right to vote. Starting this Spring and Summer, the Women’s Suffrage Centennial is being celebrated throughout Indiana and America. August 26 has been designated Women’s Equality Day, and Syracuse has designated the week of August 23-29 as “Women’s Suffrage Centennial Celebration” week. Chautauqua-Wawasee will be putting on […]
We have not canceled May events yet, but will make that decision May 1. Refunds will be made promptly for the Lillypad Cruise if canceled. Stay safe!
Purdue Varsity Glee Club Performance Canceled Chautauqua-Wawasee has received notice that Purdue University has canceled all extracurricular events, including performances by the Purdue Varsity Glee Club. As a result, the April 24 performance in Syracuse has been canceled. We are very disappointed by this news, especially as the concert was approaching a sell-out. All ticket […]
Chautauqua-Wawasee is holding the 7th annual Oakwood Fine Arts Festival June 12 in the park of Oakwood Resort in Syracuse, Indiana. This Festival brings together 30 local and regional artists from around the northern Indiana area. The outdoor setting provides a family-friendly environment. Food vendors are onsite for snacks and lunch, with outside seating […]
Harkless Foundation Awards Chautauqua-Wawasee 2019 $7,000 Grant | December 2019 James E. Caskey, president of the Kenneth and Lela Harkless Foundation, announced that $85,500 in grant funding has been awarded to organizations serving the Syracuse community. The grants were distributed to the following organizations: Syracuse-Wawasee Historical Museum – $16,000 Teen Parents Succeeding – $12,000 […]
Chautauqua Wawasee is pleased announce the second annual Oakwood Old Fashioned Christmas. This is the time that Oakwood comes alive for the Christmas Holidays. Come and Join us!! The beautiful Christmas Tree, in the front of the Oakwood Inn, will light up in all of it’s splendor at 6:20pm. Last year’s most popular was […]