The Morgan Country Historical Society in Jacksonville, Illinois will present a Chautauqua on the educational history of the region. Audiences will be able to hear lecturers, first-person re-enactors, musical programs, and storytellers, all related to the period, the region, and education at Illinois College during the 19th century.
Program:
- The Crimson Strings – 4p
Musical performance.
- Meet Jonathan Turner – 5p
Karl Bockemeier of Catham, Illinois will present the historical personality of Jonathan Turner
- Supper by the Tent – 6p
Catered supper.
- 19th Century American Melodies – 7p
Dianne Dietz performs, accompanied by Garrett Allman.
- Meet Stephen Douglas – 8p
Fred Krebs of Overland Park, Kansas will present the historical personality of Stephen Douglas.
For more information call 217-243-2423 or email wdfuhrig@aol.com.