Lafayette County WI Archives History - Books .....Chautauqua In Blanchardville 1976
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Book Title: A History Of Blanchardville, Gem Of The Pecatonica

Chautauqua in Blanchardville

    The Chautauqua was an association that provided lectures, concerts and other
types of entertainment.

    A big tent was set up on Methodist Hill for a week during the summer. Each
day new talent came to town for an afternoon and an evening performance during
which they entertained, inspired and educated, thus presenting Chautauqua's
culture under canvas.

    Children received a bonus during the morning hours when young women called
Junior Leaders, working with the Chautauqua, provided the first organized play
activities that many boys and girls ever enjoyed outside of school. There were
ticket hunts for the purpose of free admission and plans were made for the
parade which preceded the first Chautauqua peformances. 

Note: Winter Chautauqua (1925) 
Season tickets for sale at Hotel Blanchard for $1.00 
Season tickets for children 50 cents 
Remember the dates Nov. 25-26-27-28-29 at Steensland-Mason's Hall


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