Ohio Chautauqua Hand Fan/Program
Basic details
Background
This hand fan doubled as a program detailing the Ohio Chautauqua that took place in Worthington (une 18-22, 2003. Each day brought an historic figure from Ohio's pioneer days to life in a big tent on the front lawn of thomas Worthington High School. Costumed scholar/actors portrayed Johnny Appleseed, Margaret Blennerhassett, Mary Draper Ingles, Simon Kenton and Chief John Logan during individual performances. Companion adult and youth programs were held at the Griswold Center, Old Worthington Library and Northwest Library each day of the Ohio Chautauqua. The Ohio Chautauqua in Worthington was presented by The Ohio Humanities Council in conjunction with the Worthington Bicentennial, with local support from Worthington Industries and Schoedinger Funeral Services.
