This is Chautauqua. Community events for the whole family hosted in Syracuse Indiana and Lake Wawasee.
Our goal is to “raise the bar” continually by improving the quality of programs, authors, and presenters. Your support enables us to grow and carry out our mission of providing valuable programs related to education, arts, faith and recreation. Our vision is for Chautauqua-Wawasee to be cited as one reason a business and/or people choose to move and live in Syracuse, Kosciusko County, and Indiana. We promise to use all gifts wisely and responsibly toward this vision.
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Chautauqua-Wawasee
702 E. Lake View Rd
Syracuse, IN 46567
Super Star Shanna Zolman Mahaley Returns to Syracuse The Wawasee High School graduate, who went on to star at the University of Tennessee and into the WNBA, is returning to Syracuse on May 7 for two programs at Wawasee High School. In the morning she will speak at a student assembly. Then, at 7 p.m., […]
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 As part of Chautauqua’s annual Patriotic Speaker Series, the 2024 program will feature American patriot Ben Franklin. The performance will feature professional actor Barry Stevens as Ben Franklin. Meet and discuss events with this man, the most famous man in America at the time he lived. Franklin has […]
Syracuse Food Pantry’s “Support a Family” program
Because there has been a surge in need, the Syracuse Food Pantry is reemphasizing its “Support a Family” program. They serve about 100 families from Turkey Creek township per month. Families get about 1 week’s supply of food, cleaning supplies, and dry goods per visit and are only allowed to visit once per month. The […]
Historical maps are available at the Kosciusko County Surveyor’s Office
The following is a list of the maps used in a presentation by Kosciusko County Surveyor, Mike Kissinger, at the Syracuse-Wawasee Historical Museum on September 1, 2022. These maps and more are available as digital files (pdf, jpeg, or png) or printed copies and may be obtained by contacting Amy Hurd at the Kosciusko County […]
Local History 3-Programs Series a Success
Local History 3-Programs Series a Success Chautauqua-Wawasee and Syracuse-Wawasee Historical Museum joined together to offer three programs exploring local history for the period from the 1750s to the 1850s. The programs were in support of Archaeology Month. All programs were free to attend. The first program, held Thursday evening at the Syracuse Community Center, featured […]