Chautauqua History Comes Alive Festival

Jun
10–14

The Chautauqua History Comes Alive Festival festival offers entertaining historically accurate storytelling. Get ready to travel in time and interact with these famous Americans, where secrets will be revealed. You’ll laugh, cry and flat out have a great time. And the shows are FREE!

in 2022, Eisenhower, Houdini, Kennedy, O’Keeffe and Murray – brilliant Americans who stepped up to accept the challenges of their lifetimes. Their influence spanned the arts of war, politics, painting, social protest, and even deception. Hear their stories – ask them how their world changed – and why they accepted the gauntlet.

A cast of nationally acclaimed historical interpreters will perform in character.

● Dwight Eisenhower – General and President (Portrayed by Doug Mishler, Reno, NV)
● Harry Houdini – Magician and Skeptic (Portrayed by Larry Bounds, Greer, SC)
● Robert Kennedy – Politician and Attorney General (Portrayed by Jeremy Meier, Sylvania, OH)
● Georgia O’Keeffe – On Canvas and Off (Portrayed by Leslie Goddard, Chicago, IL)
● Pauli Murray – Attorney and Priest (Portrayed by Becky Stone, Fairview, NC)

You’ll laugh – you’ll cry – you’ll have lots of questions. And they’ll be answered. Bring your stories. Share your experiences. Get inspired. Because it’s not just history – it’s personal.

More About Each Character at greenvlilleChaautauqua.org

Dates, Location & Info

Dates
Jun 10 – Jun 14
Admission
Free
Address
Various venues Greenville, Fountain Inn, Travelers Rest, Greenville and Spartanburg SC
Phone
864-244-1499
Email
[email protected]
Website
greenvilleCHAUTAUQUA.org

Due to extreme heat some of the Chautauqua outdoor shows will move indoors... Greenville outdoor shows tonight (6/15), Thu (6/16) and Fri (6/17) will be held indoors at the new Senior Action Center located at 3715 E North St, Greenville Brevard shows will be moved inside the library for the rest of the week.

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