CLSC Alumni Association

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CLSC Alumni Association The CSLC Alumni Association is the organization that represents all the "graduates" of the Chautauqua Literary and Scientific Cricle.

The CLSC is the oldest, continuous book club/home reading course in America. Introduced in 1878 by Bishop John Heyl Vincent, one of the two founders of Chautauqua Institution, it has graduated a class from the four-year reading course every year since 1882. The program is run by Chautauqua Institution: its selects the books, keeps the records, and distributes diplomas at the annual graduation(Recognition Day). In 1892, the collection of graduated CLSC classes joined together to form the Alumni Association and took as their first task the building of Alumni Hall.

Bryant Day 2026!!!!
08/22/2026

Bryant Day 2026!!!!

08/22/2026
Get your Gala tickets now!!!
07/26/2026

Get your Gala tickets now!!!

Our second Eventide of the season is about to begin. Mary Bailey will be presenting on her great-grandfather’s legacy - ...
07/22/2026

Our second Eventide of the season is about to begin. Mary Bailey will be presenting on her great-grandfather’s legacy - Henry Turner Bailey. He designed the 1910 CLSC banner - among other things - and was resposible for creating the Arts and Crafts program at CHQ. Come down for some wine, served by Deb Blodgett, and some goodies! Ballroom of Alumni Hall right now.

Everything is in place for the 2026 Great American Picnic. We start at noon and run until 2:00 - or we run out. Smith’s ...
07/19/2026

Everything is in place for the 2026 Great American Picnic. We start at noon and run until 2:00 - or we run out. Smith’s hot dogs expertly grilled, baked beans, potato salad, watermelon, brownies, chips, and drinks. C’mon down to Alumni Hall and picnic in our sun-dappled grove!

07/19/2026
Our Silent Auction and Sale is going on now through Friday and again on Sunday. Noon to 5:00 every day. Come on down to...
07/07/2026

Our Silent Auction and Sale is going on now through Friday and again on Sunday. Noon to 5:00 every day. Come on down to Alumni Hall!

Our first event of the season! Did you make your reservations yet?
06/23/2026

Our first event of the season! Did you make your reservations yet?

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PO Box 1034
Chautauqua, NY
14722

Opening Hours

9am - 5pm

Telephone

+17166400019

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