The 2024 Bishop Hill Chautauqua in Bishop Hill IL has an all-new line-up of colorful characters from America’s past. On August 24th, in the village park gazebo, you are invited to meet Native American Grandmothers, First Lady Mary Lincoln, First Lady of Flight Amelia Earhart, a founding Mother of Ecology, Rachel Carson and the Queen of Country Music, Patsy Cline. In a modern-day Chautauqua, professional historians and storyteller portray famous figures from history.
The series of free programs begins at 11:00 a.m. with Jo Lakota sharing the story of Native Elders in a program called “Remember Me: The Power of the Grandmothers.” Learn more about the strength of Native Women and meet some of the trailblazers of the recent past.
The 2024 Bishop Hill Chautauqua is sponsored by the Bishop Hill Heritage Association, Community State Bank, Galesburg Community Foundation, Geneseo Foundation, Illinois Arts Council, Bill and Susan Sherrard Foundation, the Twinflower Inn Bed and Breakfast and generous donations from the community. Regional Media is our major media sponsor. The audience is encouraged to bring a lawn chair. For more information about the Chautauqua, email bhha@mymctc.net or call 309-927-3899.
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