Chautauqua - An American Narrative

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Trace the history and impact of the Chautauqua Institution and capture its contemporary essence and energy. 4/27/2012

Aired: 04/27/12

Rating: NR

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Chautauqua: An American Narrative is made possible by a generous grant from The John R. Oishei Foundation The Erie Insurance Group, Eric and Marianne Laine and the CUTCO Foundation, The Chautauqua County Legislature and the Department of Planning and Economic Development, and Gary and Willow Brost.

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A Visual Tour of Chautauqua

Explore Chautauqua and experience the natural beauty and architecture of the grounds.

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A Visual Tour of Chautauqua

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More About the Chautauqua Literary & Scientific Circle

Learn more about one of Chautauqua's oldest institutions, the CLSC.

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More About the Chautauqua Literary & Scientific Circle

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A Visual Tour of the Athenaeum

Take a visual tour of the historic Athenaeum Hotel on the Chautauqua grounds.

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A Visual Tour of the Athenaeum

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Chautauqua - An American Narrative

Religion at Chautauqua

Learn more about the role of religion at the Chautauqua Institution.

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Religion at Chautauqua

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The Arts at Chautauqua

Learn more about the important role of the arts at the Chautauqua Institution.

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The Arts at Chautauqua

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Practice Shacks: A Chautauqua Tradition

Learn more about one of Chautauqua's quaint traditions, the practice shacks.

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Practice Shacks: A Chautauqua Tradition

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Chautauqua - An American Narrative

Thomas Becker: Chautauqua

Hear from Chautauqua President Thomas Becker why Chautauqua is important today.

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Thomas Becker: Chautauqua

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A Historical Perspective

Learn about Chautauqua's history from Chautauqua archivist and historian Jon Schmitz

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A Historical Perspective

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