Artist, Tom Chalkley

Historic Portrayals:

Sunday, July 5 - Woodie Guthrie

Monday, July 6 - Jackie Robinson

Tuesday, July 7 - Eleanor Roosevelt

Wednesday, July 8 - Alice Paul*

 

Performed by:

W. Guthrie - David Fenimore
A. Paul* - Joanna Guy
J. Robinson - Gregory Kenney
E. Roosevelt - Suzan King
A. Paul - Joanna Guy (below)

 

 

 

CHAUTAUQUA

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Civil Rights remembered through the eyes of  
Woodie Guthrie, Alice Paul*, Jackie Robinson and Eleanor Roosevelt.

Sunday, July 5 through Tuesday, July 7, 2009
7:30 p.m. under the huge tent
Garrett College Lawn

 

FREE (donations invited)
Recent quotes:
What a fun, entertaining way to learn about history!
My children sat spellbound.
A real performance - not a reality show.

Near the Fourth of July each year, the Maryland Humanities Council brings the Chautauqua tent to six community colleges in Maryland. More than 4,000 people attend - Marylanders and tourists, children, retired people, public officials. At a Chautauqua, scholar/actors portray a historical character for a community audience, complete with costume, props, mannerisms and accents. After the presentation, the performer answers the audience's questions first in character, then as him- or herself.

* Alice Paul is performed by Garrett County's own Joanna Guy.
Read about Alice Paul.
Read about Joanna Guy.

Read about the History of Chautauqua.

Made Possible By
The Maryland Humanities Council
in partnership with the National Endowment for the Humanities
and the Maryland Division of Historical and Cultural Programs

Click here for Maryland Humanities Council website & Chautauqua History

 

Event Sponsor: Garrett College
Sponsor Partner: Garrett County Arts Council