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, preachers, public servants, scientists, teachers, and writers in U.S. history were nurtured by this soil.  Chautauqua-Wawasee has embarked on an annual […]

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 civic leader. His innovations include the Franklin stove, lightning rod, glass armonica, and an early odometer. Franklin also helped establish the first […]

Chautauqua Plein Air at the Wawasee Fine Arts Festival

Chautauqua Wawasee and Northern Indiana Plein Air proudly present the Chautauqua Plein Air Paint Out @ the Wawasee Fine Arts Festival on the grounds of Oakwood Resort. The art of painting will take place in the most desired location of the Oakwood Park neighborhood but artists may venture all of Lake Wawasee, Syracuse, and Syracuse […]