Note two things: the hand-written note, and the fellow on horseback in the creek crossing.
In recent years Schreiner University has held events they call "Chautauquas," but in reality they're far from the original events, either in New York, or in Kerrville in 1905. Those were events where you came for at least a week, heard numerous edifying lectures and talks, ate good food in community, and had time to reflect.
It's my opinion Kerrville could once again host a real Chautauqua, just like the old-time events.
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Presbyterian Chautauqua Grounds, published by Kerrville Book Store, around 1905 |
Interesting. I never heard of a Chautauquas. Just wondering, who funded the food and speakers. Were the lectures confined to any specific topics? I wonder if a comic book convention would qualify - just a thought.
ReplyDeleteThe food, speakers, and entertainment was funded through ticket sales. I've seen ads in the old Kerrville newspapers. Pretty cool idea.
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