Chautauqua: n. Pronounced: shuh-taw-kwuh. an annual educational meeting, originating in the village of Chautauqua, New York in 1874, providing public lectures, concerts, and dramatic performances during the summer months, usually in an outdoor setting.
The 10th Annual Chataqua Tent Show in Lewes will bring History to life thru re-enactments and monologies of historic characters. The theme for this year is
MUSIC IN AMERICA! Enjoy Celtic, Sea Shanty, Country, Gospel and Rock musical entertainment and listen to speakers portaying the likes of Billie Holiday, John Philip Sousa, Clifford Brown, and George Gershwin.. The events will take place on the grounds of the
Zwaanendael Museum and the
Lewes Historical Society from June 22nd to the 25th, 2008. Sponsored by the Delaware Humanities Forum.
Admission is free and open to the public. For a complete
schedule of events -
Click here.