Chautauqua 2012

Inspiration, Unity, Preparedness, Courage: Maryland and the War of 1812

The Maryland Humanities Council (MHC) is proud to present its 17th annual Chautauqua, offering vibrant living history performances, followed by question and answer with audience members.  Chautauqua 2012 commemorates the bicentennial of the War of 1812.

Chautauqua is kept FREE and open to the public via the generous support of sponsors and donors like you. Please note that schedule details may be subject to change. 

Click here to print a Chautauqua 2012 Schedule

SCHEDULE OF PERFORMANCES

GARRETT COLLEGE
687 Mosser Road, McHenry

7:00 PM music, 7:30 performance under the tent
In case of severe weather, program will be held indoors in Garrett College Auditorium

Thursday, July 5            President James Madison          

Friday, July 6                 Rosalie Stier Calvert 

Saturday, July 7             Major General Robert Ross

THE COMMUNITY COLLEGE OF BALTIMORE COUNTY
800 S. Rolling Road, Catonsville

7:00 PM music / 7:30 performance,  indoors in Q Theater

Friday, July 6                 President James Madison

Saturday, July 7             Mary Pickersgill

Sunday, July 8               Major General Robert Ross

ELKTON UNITED METHODIST CHURCH
219 E. Main Street, Elkton

4:00 PM music / 4:30 PM performance

Friday, July 6                 Francis Scott Key

Saturday, July 7             Rosalie Stier Calvert

Sunday, July 8               Mary Pickersgill

EASTON: IDLEWILD PARK/LONDONDERRY RETIREMENT COMMUNITY
115 Idlewild Avenue/ 700 Port Street, Easton

 7:00 PM music/7:30 PM performance
In case of severe weather, program will be held indoors in the Avalon Theatre

Monday, July 9               Major General Robert Ross (Idlewild Park)   

Tuesday, July 10            Rosalie Stier Calvert  (Londonderry Retirement Community)

Wednesday, July 11        Francis Scott Key (Idlewild Park)   

THE COLLEGE OF SOUTHERN MARYLAND
8730 Mitchell Road, La Plata

6:45 PM music / 7:15 PM performance, outdoors
In case of severe weather, program will be held indoors in FA Building Theatre

Tuesday, July 10            Major General Robert Ross

Wednesday, July 11       President James Madison

Thursday, July 12          Rosalie Stier Calvert

MONTGOMERY COLLEGE-GERMANTOWN, Germantown
7:00 PM music / 7:30 PM performance, under the tent.
Severe weather location: Lower Atrium, High Technology Bldg.

Wednesday, July 11       Major General Robert Ross

Thursday, July 12          Mary Pickersgill

Friday, July 13               Francis Scott Key

All illustrations by Tom Chalkley. Rights reserved. Schedule subject to change.

Made possible by the Maryland Humanities Council, in partnership with the National Endowment for the Humanities. For more information, contact Judy Dobbs at jdobbs@mdhc.org or (410) 685-4185.