FREE Chautauqua Interactive Theater & Educational Talks - Lifelong Learning
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History Comes Alive Festival 2026
In celebration of this notable occasion – the 250th anniversary of America’s Revolutionary War – Chautauqua explores “Revolutionary Americans.” We celebrate not only those in the Carolinas who fought and often died for freedom during this revolutionary period but also those who continued to upset the status quo to reshape their world and make America a more perfect union.

Greenville Tech Barton Campus Outdoor Performances will be next to building 104.
Use 800 E. Faris Road entrance. Park in lot C. Restrooms will be available by the bookstore in building 103. Inclement Weather Plan (extreme heat or rain) If shows are moved indoors: They will take place in the Dreisbach/Anderson Student Success Center Auditorium building 102. Park in Lot N behind the building or Q in the front. Use the Main Campus Entrance at 506 S. Pleasantburg Dr. Use the below map as some online maps point to other places on the campus. Come early to get a seat. First come, first served. Doors will open 45 minutes before show time. Auditorium can seat up to 250.

Hartness Performing Arts Center on the Christ Church Episcopal School Campus
245 Cavalier Dr, Greenville, SC 29607
12 Entrance
2 Event Location
14 Passenger Drop Off
Spartanburg County Public Libraries — Headquarters Library 151 South Church St, Spartanburg, SC 29306
Registration required at all Spartanburg shows.
About 30 days before the event, visit https://www.spartanburglibraries.org/Events to register...
Spartanburg County Public Libraries — Headquarters Library 151 South Church St, Spartanburg, SC 29306
Spartanburg County Public Libraries — Headquarters Library 151 South Church St, Spartanburg, SC 29306
Registration required at all Spartanburg shows.
About 30 days before the event, visit https://www.spartanburglibraries.org/Events to register...
Spartanburg County Public Libraries — Headquarters Library 151 South Church St, Spartanburg, SC 29306
Winter Chautauqua
February 11 - 14, 2027
History Comes Alive Festival
June 11 - 22, 2027
Chautauqua is Interactive Theater. Our performances take you on an astonishing journey into the past — to laugh with Mark Twain — to dream with Martin Luther King, Jr. — to walk the Trail of Tears with the Cherokee — to wonder with Rachel Carson. You become an “eyewitness” to History. Chautauqua performers are part scholar and part actor. Fascinated by their characters for years, they can answer your questions in the character’s own words. Our programs reflect America’s diversity and feature compelling discussion. And it’s not a Chautauqua performance without audience participation. Prepare to meet some incredible people. Keep the questions coming and the conversation going!
Greenville Chautauqua brings history to life, through interactive theater, where compelling discussion stimulates critical thinking. We celebrate the diversity of our culture through a variety of voices from the past. Because our history belongs to all of us, we are committed to keeping our events free, fun and accessible to the entire community.
A brighter future through an enlightened understanding of the past.
We would not exist it it weren't for our wonderful donors and volunteers!
This project is funded in part by the South Carolina Arts Commission
which receives support from the National Endowment for the Arts.
The activity that is the subject of this web site has been financed in part with
state funds from the SC American Revolution Sestercentennial Commission (SC250).
However, the contents and opinions do not necessarily reflect the views or policies of
SC250, nor does the mention of trade names or commercial products constitute
endorsement or recommendation by SC250.
This program is funded in part by the Metropolitan Arts Council which receives support from the City of Greenville, BMW Manufacturing Company, and SEW Eurodrive.
Greenville Chautauqua is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization.
EIN 26-0058066
Greenville Chautauqua Society
P.O. Box 9571, Greenville, SC 29604
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