1902  Chautauqua Auditorium
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Photos from past Chautauqua Assemblies:
  September 29, 2007
  September 30, 2006
  September 24, 2005


Historic Park Dedication
Ceremony on 3/10/07 honored Getzendaner Park.

2007 Membership
See members and donors.

2008 Chautauqua Assembly Theme Announced

This year's Chautauqua Assembly theme is:

Texana: Sights & Sounds of the Lone Star State

The program will celebrate the early days of Texas with music, poetry, storytelling, historical reenactments, and even a real Chuck Wagon Dinner.

Check back often for announcements about specific program details and ticket information.

See you Saturday, September 27 at Chautauqua 2008!
Waxahachie Chautauqua's Beginnings

From 1900 to 1930, the Waxahachie Chautauqua provided two weeks of education, culture, art, and recreation to the citizens of Waxahachie and to nearby cities, counties, and states.


Historic Chautauqua Auditorium

The Waxahachie Chautauqua Auditorium, an unusual octagonal 2500-seat open-air auditorium, was built in 1902 to accommodate the throngs of people attending the annual Chautauqua Assemblies.

Revival & Preservation

Since its revival in 2000, the Waxahachie Chautauqua has come alive again in the form of an annual one-day Assembly held the last Saturday in September in the restored Auditorium. Educational, inspirational and entertaining programs revolve around a particular theme that is viewed through the arts, humanities and sciences.

2008 CHAUTAUQUA ANNOUNCED:
Texana: Sights & Sounds of the Lone Star State
Saturday, Sept. 27, 2008
Chautauqua Auditorium,
Waxahachie Texas

Read ARTICLE in the Waxahachie Daily Light (10/1/07).
See PHOTOS from Chautauqua 2007, Catch the Wind.