Chautauqua Style: History Comes Alive!
Chautauqua is a program format that exemplifies
experiential, interactive learning for the whole family. Historians gifted in the art of acting portray historical figures and take questions from the audience. A skilled Chautauqua performer
takes you out of the present and into a previous era. Yet no matter how
alien or strange the subject matter, you are able to connect with it because
you engage in discussion with the person from the past.
The farewell tour of the Missouri Humanities Chautauqua took place this past June. Our support of Chautauqua programming has shifted to grant support for locally-designed Chautauquas.
Build-Your-Own Chautauqua
If you like the Chautauqua style of programming, you can put your own set of programs together with "how-to" information and with our downloadbale National Directory of Chautauqua Performers in our Document Library.