Education - Chautauqua Wawasee

Gardening in the Face of a Changing Climate – with John Edgerton

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…

Education, Events, Recreation

2021 Patriot’s Day Celebration

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…

Education, News

Fall Cruise is now Sold Out

Education, Events, Recreation

Fall Cruise – Lake Wawasee – “Did You Know?”

Chautauqua-Wawasee has asked local historian Ann Garceau of the Syracuse-Wawasee Historical Museum, and Erin Lomax of the Smithsonian Institute to share their knowledge of “What’s in the Depths of Lake Wawasee?” Based on their research,…

Education, Events

Second Annual Native American Series | September 3-5

Chautauqua-Wawasee and Syracuse-Wawasee Historical Museum are collaborating to offer the second annual Native American series, which consists of three programs that explore the history of Native Americans in northeastern Indiana. Each of the…

Education, Events, Womens Suffrage

“A Look at Women’s Suffrage in Indiana” with Marsha Miller

A look at women’s suffrage in Indiana with Marsha Miller By Mary Hursh Over the past month, area residents have learned quite a bit about the woman’s suffrage movement which began in 1848 and culminated with the ratification of…

Education, Womens Suffrage

Melissa Gentry-Mapping Indiana Women’s Suffrage Movement

Mapping Indiana Women’s Suffrage Movement By Mary Hursh The women’s suffrage movement spanned decades. In 1911, the Woman’s Franchise League of Indiana was formed and became the propelling force for the right to vote. Women…

Education, Womens Suffrage

Helen Gougar – Reformer in the Suffrage Movement

Helen Gougar -- Reformer in the Suffrage Movement By Mary Hursh Helen Mar Jackson Gougar (1843-1907) was an advocate for women’s suffrage as a lawyer, writer, and lecturer. Gougar was admitted to the bar by the Tippecanoe County Circuit Court…

Education, Events, Womens Suffrage

The Convention at Seneca Falls — The Beginning of the Suffrage Movement By Mary Hursh

The Convention at Seneca Falls -- The Beginning of the Suffrage Movement The power and the enticement of the right to vote brought over three hundred men and women to the tiny hamlet of Seneca Falls, New York, in the summer of 1848 to attend…

Education, Events, Womens Suffrage

Chautauqua-Wawasee presents Women’s Suffrage Centennial Program

On August 26, 1920, Hoosier women won the right to vote after years of demanding that their voices be heard. During the month of August, the Women’s Suffrage Centennial will be celebrated throughout Indiana and the United States. The…

Education, Womens Suffrage

Chautauqua-Wawasee Presents the Women’s Suffrage Centennial Celebration

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,…

Education, Events, Womens Suffrage

Chautauqua-Wawasee Presents the Women’s Suffrage Centennial Celebration

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…

Education, Recreation

Oakwood Old Fashioned Christmas | November 28th 6pm-8pm

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…

Education, Events, News, Recreation

Chautauqua Education Events

Gardening in the Face of a Changing Climate – with John Edgerton

2021 Patriot’s Day Celebration

Fall Cruise is now Sold Out

Fall Cruise – Lake Wawasee – “Did You Know?”

Second Annual Native American Series | September 3-5

“A Look at Women’s Suffrage in Indiana” with Marsha Miller

Melissa Gentry-Mapping Indiana Women’s Suffrage Movement

Helen Gougar – Reformer in the Suffrage Movement

The Convention at Seneca Falls — The Beginning of the Suffrage Movement By Mary Hursh

Chautauqua-Wawasee presents Women’s Suffrage Centennial Program

Chautauqua-Wawasee Presents the Women’s Suffrage Centennial Celebration

Chautauqua-Wawasee Presents the Women’s Suffrage Centennial Celebration

Oakwood Old Fashioned Christmas | November 28th 6pm-8pm

Lake Wawasee Historical Cruise | July 31, 2020