Chautauqua: "Free Land, 1862 and the Shaping of Modern America"
Chautauqua is an institution that began in the late 19th century to provide higher education opportunities through the combination of lectures, concerts, and public events. Traveling outdoor Chautauquas featured oratory, drama, music, and famous personalities.
The Homestead Chautauqua will explore the different aspects and impacts of three interrelated pieces of legislation passed within 6 weeks of each other in 1862: The Homestead Act, the Pacific Railway Act, and the Morrill Act.
Date and Time
Monday May 21, 2012 Friday May 25, 2012
May 21-25, 2012
Location
Homestead National Monument of America and locations in Beatrice, NE
Fees/Admission
No fee
Contact Information
Merrith Baughman
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Printed courtesy of www.beatricechamber.com/ – Contact the Beatrice Area Chamber of Commerce & Gage County Tourism for more information.
218 N 5th Street, Beatrice, NE 68310 – (402) 223-2338 – info@beatricechamber.com