Chautauqua Through the Decades
From 1887 – 1924, Winfield’s Island Park was known as a regional destination for an annual summer Chautauqua. Modeled after the original Chautauqua founded in 1874 in New York, up to 10,000 attendees camped on the grounds of Island Park and attended lectures, skills classes, recreation, and social gatherings.
View this exhibitChristmas Wishes from the Little House
Christmas was no less hectic for Laura Ingalls Wilder than for many of us today; she didn't manage to send her 1945 card until after the holiday!
These modest cards give us some insight into her faithful responses to fans and friends.
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