Chautauqua: Maryland's Favorite Summer Time Event!

"George Wallace" at Chautauqua in 2008

Have you ever wondered what it would be like to watch famous, historical figures talk about their experiences and accomplishments...in real life? Chautauqua gives Marylander's the chance to "meet" Woody Guthrie, Rosa Parks, Martin Luther King, Jr and Sacagawea and hear what their lives were like, what they thought about and what kinds of impact they made on our culture and in our society.

Chautauqua takes place every summer in Maryland under large outdoor tents at college campuses, outdoor arenas and in community theaters. Chautauqua is a traveling event, the chances are good it will be coming to a venue near you.

All Chautauqua events are free and open to the public!

This year's theme was "Beyond Boundaries." Characters were Thurgood Marshall, Frederick Law Olmsted, Sr. and Sacagawea.

Click here to read more about the 2010 theme.

Click here to read about the history of Chautauqua.