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Our 2021 Season kicks off April 24 when Master Gardener John Edgerton returns for a 2nd “Gardening in the Face of a Changing Climate” workshop.  New this year are:

  • Honor Memorial Day with “Taps Across the Water at Dusk”
  • Abraham Lincoln reenactor entertaining prior to the Pops Concert
  • Lake Fun Film Festival at the Pickwick (your phone videos)

Returning events include the Fine Arts Festival, Patriotic Pops Concert, Spring and Fall Historic Cruise on SS Lillypad II, Native American History 3-day Series,  Old Fashioned Christmas and events with our partner organizations in the Syracuse-Wawasee community throughout the year as well.  Partners include Warsaw Parkview Health, Syracuse Public Library, Syracuse-Wawasee Historical Museum, Wawasee Area Conservancy Foundation, Syracuse-Wawasee Chamber of Commerce, Syracuse Garden Club,  and others.

Howard & Mira Brembeck Family Foundation, Parent Family Foundation, Harkless Foundation, Kosciusko County Community Foundation  are proud sponsors of Chautauqua-Wawasee. Program support is also provided by Kosciusko County Convention, Recreation & Visitors Commission, K21 Health Foundation, Indiana Humanities and people like you. 

Fine Arts Festival
Art, Recreation

Time for the Oakwood Fine Arts Festival 2021

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…
March 23, 2021
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Lake Wawasee Historical Cruise
Events, Recreation

Historical Cruise of Lake Wawasee

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…
March 18, 2021
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Taps Across the Water at Dusk
Events, Recreation, Uncategorized

“Taps Across the Water at Dusk” May 30, 2021

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…
March 2, 2021
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Gardening in the face of a changing climate
Education, Events, Recreation

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…
March 2, 2021
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2021 Patriot's Day Celebration
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…
February 23, 2021
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Oakwood Fine Arts Festival
Art, Recreation

Calling all artists! Sign-up for the 2021 Oakwood Fine Arts Festival is OPEN!

Calling all artists! Sign-up for the 2021 Oakwood Fine Arts Festival is OPEN! Chautauqua-Wawasee is holding the 7th annual Oakwood Fine Arts Festival on June 12 in the Oakwood Resort park in Syracuse, Indiana.  This Festival brings together…
February 1, 2021
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Events, News, Recreation

Secret Santa Drawing

Chautauqua-Wawasee thought it might be fun to have a Secret Santa Drawing! We can't give you too many details, or we'd spoil the surprise, but we hope you'll visit our Facebook Page for details. Our "Secret Santa" was VERY generous this…
November 22, 2020
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Old Fashioned Christmas
Events, Faith, Uncategorized

The “Old Fashioned Christmas” event has been cancelled

We are very disappointed to announce that after consultation with our partners, Syracuse Chamber and Syracuse Parks Department, we have decided to cancel this year's Old Fashioned Christmas. We wish to thank the many people who have put an…
November 21, 2020
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Old fashioned christmas
Art, Events, Faith, Recreation

Second Annual Old Fashioned Christmas Celebration

Old Fashioned Christmas Celebration For those looking for a unique fun-filled Christmas family activity, Chautauqua-Wawasee, along with the Syracuse Parks Department and Syracuse-Wawasee Chamber of Commerce, plan the 2nd annual Old Fashioned…
November 2, 2020
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Education, News

Fall Cruise is now Sold Out

November 2, 2020
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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,…
September 10, 2020
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second annual Native American series
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…
August 31, 2020
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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…
August 26, 2020
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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…
August 22, 2020
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Events, News, Womens Suffrage

Congresswoman Jackie Walorski to visit us on August 29, 2020

The centennial anniversary of the passing of the 19 th Amendment to the U.S. Constitution that granted women the right to vote is August 26. To celebrate this event, an Old Fashion Ice Cream Social is set with Congresswoman Jackie Walorski greeting…
August 21, 2020
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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…
August 13, 2020
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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…
August 6, 2020
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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…
August 1, 2020
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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,…
June 28, 2020
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News, Recreation

Enhanced Fitness Class for Seniors Class – Cancelled

Chautauqua's event for July 30 with the Parkview YMCA has been canceled due to Covid-19 concerns.  Parkview is offering this class on a regular schedule, as a virtual event, so visit their website for details.
June 26, 2020
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