The History of the Florida Chautauqua

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La Historia de la Chautauqua Florida
De Funiak Springs, Fla.- University of West Florida Archivista Dean Debolt presentará "Historia de la Chautauqua Florida" el 7 de enero para el primer programa del First Tuesday Series en Crestview Public Library.
La Florida Chautauqua, celebrada en DeFuniak Springs 1885-1920 , fue la más grande en Chautauqua del Sur en América y trajo a miles de visitantes a escuchar a conferencistas y oradores del día y las clases en la tradición de Chautauqua. Fué fundada como "The Winter Assembly in the Land of Summer" ( La Asambles de Invierno en la Tierra de Verano) trás el éxito en Nueva York Chautauqua que comenzó en 1874. Muchas de las casas construidas por los visitantes a Chautauqua incluyendo el Hall of Brotherhood (1909) siguen en pie en DeFuniak Springs.
Debolt ha publicado y hablado extensamente sobre la historia de la Chautauqua Florida, así como el movimiento estadounidense Chautauqua, y como DeFuniak Springs se convirtió en el centro cultural de la Florida, lo que impulsó el estado desde el siglo XIX hasta el siglo XX. Él es un frequente orador sobre temas de la historia de West Florida y la investigación genealógica.
El programa comienza a las 10:30 a.m. con café y galletas a partir de las 10 a.m. La biblioteca está ubicada en 1445 Commerce Drive detrás de la oficina de correos al norte de Crestview. Llame al 682-4432.
El 2014 Florida Chautauqua Assemby se llevará a cabo del 24 -26 de enero en DeFuniak Springs, Florida. Para una lista completa de oradores, vaya a www.florida-Chautauqua-center.org.

The History of the Florida Chautauqua
De Funiak Springs, Fla.—University of West Florida Archivist Dean Debolt will present “History of the Florida Chautauqua” for the January 7th First Tuesday Series program at the Crestview Public Library.
     The Florida Chautauqua, held in DeFuniak Springs from 1885 to 1920, was the largest Southern Chautauqua in America and brought thousands of visitors to hear speakers and orators of the day and classes in the Chautauqua tradition.   It was founded as "The Winter Assembly in the Land of Summer" following the success of the New York Chautauqua which began in 1874.    Many of the homes built by Chautauqua visitors including the Hall of Brotherhood (1909) are still standing in DeFuniak Springs.
     Debolt has published and spoken widely on the history of the Florida Chautauqua, as well as the American Chautauqua movement, and how DeFuniak Springs became the cultural center of Florida, propelling the state from the 19th Century into the 20th Century. He is a frequent speaker on topics of West Florida history and genealogical research.
     The program begins at 10:30 a.m. with coffee and cookies served starting at 10 a.m. The library is located at 1445 Commerce Drive behind the Post Office in north Crestview. Call 682-4432.
     The 2014 Florida Chautauqua Assembly will be held January 24-26 in DeFuniak Springs, Florida. For a complete schedule of speakers, go to www.florida-chautauqua-center.org.