An Abe Lincoln re-enactor, Danny Russel provided an entertaining and often moving presentation of Lincoln’s life. He cited specific important events, such as the death of two of his children, and his introduction to slavery. He ended with a moving recitation of the Gettysburg Address. The program was part of Chautauqua-Wawasee’s Patriot Days program honoring […]
Please Note… These events have been moved to the Wawasee High School auditorium as rain is in the forecast today. Please spread the word. Thank You!
Chautauqua-Wawasee and Syracuse-Wawasee Historical Museum are collaborating to offer the third annual series of three programs that explore the history of Native Americans in northeastern Indiana. The three programs are presented over a three-day period, September 2-4, with the first two one-hour programs held at the Syracuse Community Center; the third program will be held from 9:00AM to […]
Chautauqua Wawasee has arranged for The Wagon Wheel Symphony of the Lakes Orchestra to delight us by performing the Patriotic Pops concert this year! The date for this event is June 27 and starts at 7:30 p.m. at the Oakwood Resort. This Warsaw orchestra, led by Dr. Jason Thompson, will not disappoint!
Chautauqua-Wawasee is planning the first annual Summer Fun Film Festival for August 7. The Film Festival will be a collection of personal phone videos of individuals, friends or family having fun on the water, biking, boating or around their home. The videos will be provided to Chautauqua Wawasee who will edit each to a short […]
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 available. Also, the Pier and Back Porch at Oakwood offers a full menu with both indoor and outdoor lakefront dining overlooking beautiful […]
Chautauqua-Wawasee and the Syracuse-Wawasee Historical Museum are once again having local historian Ann Garceau narrate a Historical Cruise of Lake Wawasee aboard the SS Lillypad II. This popular event is always a sell-out so get your tickets early. Ann will share her knowledge about historic hotels, events, property owners, restaurants, entertainment venues, boat taxis, marinas, […]
To honor Memorial Day, Chautauqua-Wawasee and Syracuse American Legion Post 223 are working together to organize “Taps Across the Water at Dusk” for a May 30 th event. The playing of Taps will be performed in synchrony by more than thirty buglers positioned strategically around Lake Wawasee, Syracuse Lake and Papakeechie Lake so it’s audible […]
John Edgerton of Shelbyville, Michigan returns to Syracuse for a second workshop to explore wholistic, resilient, sustainable techniques for gardening and small farming. He will share his experience and practical knowledge on the importance of healthy soil, healthy plants, and helpful insect habitats. Other topics will include variety selection and ways to account for climate-related […]
Chautauqua-Wawasee is proud to present the 2021 Patriot’s Day Celebration. Lincoln re-enactor, Danny Russel, brings Lincoln’s wonderful humor, honesty, love of learning, mastery of language, and empathy for his fellow man to life in a one-hour presentation on the lawn at Oakwood Resort. Chautauqua-Wawasee invites you to start the Patriot’s Day celebration with Lincoln’s tour-de-force […]