High Plains Chautauqua: Looking Ahead
This is the 20th year of High Plains Chautauqua (HPC) in Weld County. There is much to celebrate about a program that has taken thousands of children and adults on annual journeys into our country’s past through the words of those who helped to shape its present. Conversations inspired by the Chautauquans’ words and perspectives continue for months after the tent comes down. HPC has continued to thrive because of the commitment of the partner institutions, dedication and year-round work of the steering committee, financial support from the community, and energy of volunteers.
We look back and marvel at 174 portrayals of historical characters, 444 lectures, tours and other daytime programs, and special additions such as Civil War reenactors and a USO cantina. HPC has survived unexpected downpours and tornado warnings, as 600-900 people eagerly crowd under the Chautauqua tent every evening. While the committee has looked back in time for program inspiration, we have always looked forward as we tried to respond to the needs and desires of Greeley and northern Colorado residents.
This year, as several long-serving HPC volunteers retire, we seek a longer view and more input from the community. The HPC steering committee and Colorado Humanities invite the community to help us envision the future of High Plains Chautauqua and to explore ideas for creating other community humanities programs in Greeley and Weld County.
Please join the conversation at Farr Regional Library, 1939 61st Avenue, Greeley, on Tuesday, October 1, 2019 at 6:00 p.m. A light supper will be available at 5:30.
Register at the HPC information tent, August 5-8, or at
www.mylibrary.us and go to the Events and Classes page, or call 1-888-861-7323.
For more information, contact Colorado Humanities, 303-894-7951, info@coloradohumanities.org.
We look back and marvel at 174 portrayals of historical characters, 444 lectures, tours and other daytime programs, and special additions such as Civil War reenactors and a USO cantina. HPC has survived unexpected downpours and tornado warnings, as 600-900 people eagerly crowd under the Chautauqua tent every evening. While the committee has looked back in time for program inspiration, we have always looked forward as we tried to respond to the needs and desires of Greeley and northern Colorado residents.
This year, as several long-serving HPC volunteers retire, we seek a longer view and more input from the community. The HPC steering committee and Colorado Humanities invite the community to help us envision the future of High Plains Chautauqua and to explore ideas for creating other community humanities programs in Greeley and Weld County.
Please join the conversation at Farr Regional Library, 1939 61st Avenue, Greeley, on Tuesday, October 1, 2019 at 6:00 p.m. A light supper will be available at 5:30.
Register at the HPC information tent, August 5-8, or at
www.mylibrary.us and go to the Events and Classes page, or call 1-888-861-7323.
For more information, contact Colorado Humanities, 303-894-7951, info@coloradohumanities.org.
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