Chautauqua was founded in 1874 by inventor Lewis Miller and Methodist Bishop John Heyl Vincent as a teaching camp for Sunday-school teachers. The teachers would arrive by steamboat on Chautauqua … Explore the unrivaled natural beauty of Chautauqua County's lakes, waterways, and trails. Experience world-class attractions the National Comedy Center, Chautauqua Institution, and Peek’n Peak … Chautauqua Institution's signature Chautauqua Lecture Series features ideas and opinions exchanged in an open, challenging atmosphere, and Chautauqua’s knowledgeable audiences have the ... Welcome to Chautauqua Institution! We are a community of artists, educators, thinkers, faith leaders and friends dedicated to exploring the best in humanity.
