The Chautauqua Movement: Its Origins, National Significance, and Presence in Michigan

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Wednesday, 08/02/2023
Time: 6:00 pm

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Historian Jim Craft will cover the history of the Chautauqua Movement, a popular and significant American movement in adult education, including the sociopolitical activities it was a part of and how it changed Michigan forever.

About the Presenter:

Jim Craft is a career consultant and local historian. He does research, writing, and presentations at various venues around the country. He is currently working on a series of booklets, having completed two thus far: The Good Roads Movement, 1888-1926, and New York’s Burned-over District.

This program is part of the 2023 Adult Summer Reading Program: All Together Now.

This program will be onsite in the Library’s Lower Level meeting room. Registration is required. Scroll down to register or call 734-426-4477 (ext 120)


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This event has room for 150 people. There are currently 16 people registered.

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08/02/2023 6:00 PM 08/02/2023 6:00 PM America/Detroit The Chautauqua Movement: Its Origins, National Significance, and Presence in Michigan

Historian Jim Craft will cover the history of the Chautauqua Movement, a popular and significant American movement in adult education, including the sociopolitical activities it was a part of and how it changed Michigan forever. About the Presenter: Jim Craft is a career consultant and local historian. He does research, writing, and presentations at various […]

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