14th annual Florida Chautauqua Assembly
Start Date/Time: Thursday, January 29, 2009 / 7:00 AM
End Date/Time: Sunday, February 01, 2009 / 7:00 PM
Event Description:
14th annual Florida Chautauqua Assembly, “A Journey into Africa,” Thursday, January 29 through Sunday, February 1, 2009, DeFuniak Springs, Florida. This 4-day conference style event for all ages features presentations by Naomi Tutu, daughter of Archbishop Desmond Tutu, Jim Fowler, former co-star of Mutual of Omaha’s Wild Kingdom, Gregory Garland, U.S. State Department’s Bureau of African Affairs. Enjoy Civil War Camp & re-enactments, live birds of prey demonstrations, afternoon teas with living history tributes, museum displays about Africa and evening performances. Take an excursion to Walton County, Florida’s rare coastal dune lakes and learn about the conservation efforts of Africa’s and America’s wildlife conservation efforts. Find out about travel adventures to Africa, and learn to play Mancala, the world’s oldest board game which originated in Africa. Participate in Mancala tournaments and meet our featured American president, Teddy Roosevelt, played by Joe Wiegand of Illinois. Primitive campsites will be available. Pay as you go or purchase money-saving passports. Some events and attractions free. More information at www.florida-chautauqua-center.org or call 850-892-7613.
Cost: varies per event
Venue: Chautauqua Hall of Brotherhood
Street Address: 95 Circle Drive, DeFuniak Springs FL 32435
Contact: Chris Mitchell (susan@florida-chautauqua-center.org)
Phone: 850-892-7613
Event Category: Art & Literature
Event Category: Education/Schools/College
Event Category: Family & Kids
Event Category: Festival & Outdoor Events
Event Category: Museums & Galleries
Event Category: Music/Concerts
Event Category: Religious/Spiritual
Event Category: Travel & Tourism
Web Site: www.florida-chautauqua-center.org
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