June 26, 2018—June 30, 2018

Ohio Chautauqua 2018: New Richmond

New Richmond

The theme for 2018 is "Modern Legends," featuring characters of note including politician and lawyer Robert F. Kennedy, humorist and author Erma Bombeck, labor leader and civil rights activist Cesar Chavez, American writer, activist and feminist Betty Friedan and the first African-American general officer in the US Air Force, Benjamin O. Davis. Building on the 19th-century tradition established on the shores of New York's Chautauqua Lake, Ohio Chautauqua is a five-day community event that combines living history performances, music, education and audience participation into a one-of-a-kind cultural event. Each evening, enjoy food truck offerings, live music and a talented performer on stage bringing a historic figure to life through personal stories and historic detail.