Ohio Chautauqua

The Ohio Chautauqua Living History Tour is coming to Clifton this summer! Surrounding communities will also share in the experience during Chautauqua week, June 30-July 4th. Daily workshops by the Ohio Humanities scholars will be held at area libraries (Yellow Springs, Cedarville, Xenia, and New Carlisle), as well as the Heritage Center in Springfield, the Afro-American Museum and Cultural Center in Wilberforce, and the Clifton Gorge Naturalist Center.

For the complete schedule of events, visit: http://www.villageofclifton.com/schedule-of-events/

Saturday, July 4th

10:00 am – Clifton Gorge Naturalist Center, Clifton – Dianne Moran leads youth workshop, “Eyes to the West!” – Interact with artifacts and animals, and experience life on a wagon train heading west.

2:00 pm – Afro-Amer. Museum, Wilberforce – Marvin Jefferson leads adult workshop, “Dr. King’s Last Great Dream: The Poor People’s Campaign” – Examine Dr. King’s plan to bring about economic equality.

6:45 pm – Main Stage Tent, Clifton – Glen Helen inspired duo Scott Lindberg and Amy Blue

7:30 pm – Main Stage Tent, Clifton Henry David Thoreau story performed by Kevin Radaker