Discover new sources of material on American culture that you may not be familiar with
Have you ever heard of the Chautauqua Institution?
A not-for-profit educational center
Located on Chautauqua Lake, near Jamestown, NY
Operates a nine-week summer program attended by over 150,000
Offers concerts, plays, operas, classes, and recreation
Features a series of lectures by well-known speakers on a variety of interesting topics
For more information on the Chautauqua Institution, CLICK HERE.
The Chautauqua lectures are a rich source of information on many
aspects of American culture. The lectures are recorded and more than
1500 lectures are now available on line.
For information about
how to hear these lectures, visit the Great Lecture Library website. Be
sure to keep checking the site for newly posted lectures you and your
students will find interesting.