What is Chautauqua ?

Quite simply, Chautauqua is "a place to learn." The Chautauqua Assembly is a four-day "celebration of learning" featuring keynote speakers, performances, special events, and day sessions. The program is based on the four pillars of the Chautauqua:

• Education
• Art
• Religion
• Recreation

Our Mission

The mission of the Florida Chautauqua Center is to:

• Build an organization dedicated to the preservation of the Florida Chautauqua and to produce an annual Assembly honoring the rich cultural and spiritual heritage of the original Assemblies.

Our Goals

The goals of the Florida Chautauqua Center are to:

• Provide an environment for spiritual and cultural renewal
• Perpetuate a commitment to life-long learning
• Emphasize contemporary topics throughout the program
• Promote a public forum for informed debate
• Ensure that the program content is of consistently high quality
• Ensure that program content is cross-cultural, ethnically diverse, and ecumenical
• Provide a year-round Chautauqua spirit and environment
• Develop and nurture a Chautauqua community that exceeds the local geography

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