Get ready to laugh, cry and flat out have a great time at this Festival of non-stop live history and fun for the whole family. Live shows are performed in costume by nationally acclaimed historical interpreters. And all the shows are FREE!

Step back in time and meet these brilliant Americans who accepted the incredible challenges of their times. Their stories span the arts of war, politics, painting, social protest, and even deception. Hear their stories – ask them how their world changed – and why they accepted the gauntlet. Because at Chautauqua – you are always a part of the show.