Prairieland Chautauqua

Free
On Aug. 21, 1912, the first Chautauqua took place at Nichols Park. The big tent went up, music played, speeches and lectures took place on a wooden stage. For a whole week, hundreds of people came to see and experience the show while camping on the grounds. On September 4-5, the event will return to Nichols Park Pavilion. This year's theme is “Route 66.”

  • Nichols Park

    110 Holkenbrink Dr., Jacksonville

    jacksonvilleil.org/nichols-park

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