Greenville, South Carolina
Upcoming Events in Greenville South Carolina
February
27 - 28 |
Winter Chautauqua - Napoleon, Chautauqua History Comes Alive Show
- Step back in time to meet NAPOLEON at this FREE History Comes Alive show, performed by internationally acclaimed stage and film star, Mark Schneider from Colonial Williamsburg. No military figure in history has been quite as polarizing as Napoleon Bonaparte. Was he a monster, driven by an endless, ruinous quest for military glory? Or a social and political visionary brought down by petty, reactionary kings of Europe? 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. Two free shows only. Shows are Sat Feb 2 and Sun Feb 3 at 2pm. The Sunday show is sign-interpreted. Free parking. Address: Wade Hampton High School Auditorium, 100 Pine Knoll Dr. , Greenville, South Carolina |
June
12 - 16 |
Chautauqua History Comes Alive Festival
- 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 Address: Various venues Greenville, Fountain Inn, Travelers Rest, Greenville and Spartanburg SC , Greenville, South Carolina |