Chautauqua-Wawasee is repeating last year’s successful “Lake Wawasee, Then & Now” presentation by local historian Ann Garceau of the Syracuse-Wawasee Historical Museum. As Ann shares interesting stories about historic structures that stood around the lake, you will be able to better visualize them with the aid of a provided pamphlet, Then and Now, picturing what […]
The Chautauqua Fun Film Festival is this Saturday, August 7, at 10am at the Pickwick Theater in Syracuse. Attendance is free. The Festival consists of video clips shot by Syracuse-area residents of fun family times around the lake or home. Over fifty clips were submitted by area residents showing dogs having fun in the water, […]
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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, […]