If you had lived 100 years ago,
then you and others from all over the country would have
come to be part of / to speak at / or to participate in the Chautauqua
You would have brought your tent to stay in & would have come to engage in the 4 pillars of a Chautauqua
Culture Recreation Education Religion
This CHAUTAUQUA is a Tourist Ve
nture & is sanctioned by Canada’s Mormon Trail Committee & Canadian Badlands (Alberta Tourism). Together they are working with the following communities to increase tourism in Southern Alberta
Stirling is Wednesday August 10th Magrath is Thursday August 11th Raymond is Friday August 12th Cardston is Saturday August 13th
a 4 day Chautauqua “Footprints in the West” is being planned
There WOULD HAVE BEEN and WILL BE at STIRLING’S CHAUTAUQUA storytellers & historians who educate about the past; demonstrations regarding cooking, quilting, harnessing horses, fishing; activities like an obstacle course, fun games & races, drama, music, dance, crafts; appetizing food; a tent city; professional speakers who delve into current topics of interest & who educate and inform
There WILL BE an amazing Musical Production in Cardston. The Play “ARE WE NOT ALL STRANGERS” depicts the world of 120 years ago in Southern Alberta. The cast is from all 4 communities, performed every evening of Chautauqua, plus a Saturday matinee
Co-Chairs Karma McClenaghan (403-892-9472) [email protected] Charlotte Memmott (403 756-3366) [email protected]
Canada’s Mormon Trail Website is: www.themormontrail.ca
