Chautauqua in the Park: The Dust Bowl, Cherokee Strip Regional Heritage Center

Held in the Humphrey Heritage Village, Chautauqua in the Park: The Dust Bowl will dig deep into history and attendees will have fun learning something new! Each evening, this event features a different scholar who gives a presentation in character followed by a Q&A session with the audience, first in character then as a scholar. During the day, there are two workshops, each led by a different scholar about a topic pertaining to either his character or some facet of the historical time frame of his character. Workshop-goers frequently bring a brown bag lunch to enjoy during the short break between workshops. Local musicians, as well as the winner of the student Chautauquan contest, usually entertain the audience briefly before each evening’s performance. A variety of snacks will be available for purchase. Make an evening of it and enjoy the ambiance of a summer night under the tent while learning about a fascinating time in history-The Dust Bowl. Characters at the 2015 event include author John Steinbeck, journalist Ernie Pyle, musician Woody Guthrie, activist and educator Lena Sawner, and teacher Hazel Lucas Shaw. Please call 580-237-1907 for more information.