Chautauqua 2005

War and Democracy- Personal Journeys

Chautauqua Presenters
July 11- 14, 2005

Date Opening Act An Evening with

Monday, July 11 "For the Red, White and Blue: Patriotic Songs of America:, Jim Watson and friends Photojournalist Margaret Bourke-White, by Doris Dwyer

Tuesday, July 12 " Rally for the Boys: Songs of WWII", Sing Along with Jim Watson Tuskegee Airman Benjamin O. Davis, Jr. by James H. Armstead Jr.

Wednesday, July 13 Early Songs of American Spirit I presented by the Hildebrands Author George Orwell, by Chuck Chalberg

Thursday, July 14 Early Songs of American Spirit II presented by the Hildebrands President Abraham Lincoln, by Jim Getty

Held under the big tent on the La Plata campus, rain or shine! No tickets necessary, all ages are welcome, including pets, and feel free to bring a picnic basket (but leave the alcoholic beverages at home!).

*The Chautauqua is a program of the Maryland Humanities Council presented in partnership with the College of Southern Maryland. The Maryland Humanities Council, Inc. is an independent, non-profit organization which receives support from the National Endowment for the Humanities, the Maryland Division of Historical and Cultural Programs, corporations, foundations, and individuals.

Local support for Chautauqua is provided by The Maryland Independent, Parent Line Magazine, La Plata Brewhouse Coffees, Citrus Cafe Restaurant and Lounge, and Nook and Monks Restaurant.

Chautauqua is made possible by Lockheed Martin, Columbia Gas of Maryland, The NiSource Charitable Foundation, the National Endowment for the Humanities "We the People" initiative, and the Maryland Division of Historical and Cultural Programs.

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