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Our ongoing Chautauqua Learning Series is based on the Chautauqua movement
which began in Chautauqua, New York, in 1875, and spread throughout the
rural United States in the following years. It provided educational lectures
and entertainment for average Americans before the advent of mass media
like radio and television. The Texas Frontier Heritage and Cultural Center™
is proud to continue the spirit of that tradition in the unique setting
of the Buffalo Gap Historic Village. Unless otherwise noted, each presentation is held in the Vilalge Gallery. Click the links below for details
about specific lectures.
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This project is supported by a grant from the Abilene Cultural Affairs Council,
the City of Abilene, and the Texas Commission on the Arts.
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| March 10, 2012 |
Zoe Kirkpatrick: Indian Life on the Texas Plains |
| April 14, 2012 |
Bob Bluthardt: How Baseball Got Started |
| May 12, 2012 |
The Best of Chautauqua video |
| June 9, 2012 |
Frances Prestridge: The History and Membership of the DAR |
| July 14, 2012 |
Dixie Hoover: Confederate Reunion Grounds State Historic Site |
| August 11. 2012 |
Jay Moore: What Abilene (and Buffalo Gap) Have Taught me |
| September 8, 2012 |
Don Frazier: My Life With Phil Collins |
| October 13, 2012 |
Ron Harman: Captain Lee Hall — Texas Ranger |
| November 10, 2012 |
Margaret Hoogstra: Texas Forts Trails |
| December 8, 2012 |
Jack North: Early Abilene |
Print this page and bring it with you to receive free admission
to the lecture for you and your family.
Information about past Chautauqua lectures may be found by clicking here.
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