After the Civil War, small-town America looked forward to appearances by a variety of Touring Entertainments. A Circus, an Acting Troupe, a Vaudeville Show – all might come to town! Along with those, The Chautauqua Society would tour. Like an 1870's live TED Talk, the Chautauquans would lecture on Self-Reliance, Personal Empowerment (especially for Woman […]