These activities occur during the New Piasa Chautauqua season.
Archival Research Center
The Archival Research Center (ARC) is a service of the Historical Society. The heritage of Chautauqua is the foundation and center for all that is the Chautauqua experience. The ARC has the technology and resources to help connect with the community’s rich past and each family’s part in it.
Plan to spend some time at the Archival Research Center this summer. Add to your leasehold’s Cottage Box and review the growing collection of Notebooks about Chautauqua history and the people who made it.
The Center is under the direction of Annie Dugan. Staff includes volunteers and the Tomlinson-Hurd intern. The Intern is a NPC-CICA seasonal employee.
ARC Hours: Wednesday, Friday, and Saturday mornings, 10:00 AM to Noon, or by appointment.
Individuals interested in visiting the ARC who are not current NPC leaseholders, renters, or guests, should schedule an appointment to visit by emailing us.
Jersey Joe’s
Every Wednesday and Friday morning, from 10:00 AM to Noon, CHS and Bert Hampton host a casual gathering featuring coffee, sweets, and delightful conversation. They can be found on the side porch of the Kentucky Home (on 5th Street).
Flag Raising Ceremonies
Chautauquans honor the sacrifices made by our military veterans during flag raising ceremonies throughout the season. These military funeral flag exchange ceremonies are sponsored by the Chautauqua Historical Society and conducted by the Chautauqua Veterans Flag Detail, headed by Chuck Bryant. Veterans in the Flag Detail include Scott Adams, John Bick, Melanie Bick, Chuck Bryant, Larry Colbert, Dan Drescher, Bob Edmunds, Cheryl Gerber, Tom Hagemann, Bert Hampton, Marshall Hampton, Ian Hurd, Joe Laffler, John Mennell, Tim Mullarkey, Bob O’Hearne, Cory Palmer, Fred Palmer, Carl Raab, Jim Roberts, Jay Thatcher, Ken Trabue, Jack Vuagniaux, and Bob Willman.
Melanie Bick (US Army), Ian Hurd (US Coast Guard), and Jack Vuagniaux (US Navy) are on active duty. Chuck Bryant has been the Chautauqua Veterans Flag Detail leader since its inception in 2004.
Flags in the Chautauqua Memorial Flag Collection are under the stewardship of the Chautauqua Historical Society, and are memorialized each season on a rotating schedule.
2026 Ceremonies
May 24 at Noon
Raise the flag of William Osborn, US Navy
June 14 after church
Raise the flag of David N. Kerr, US Army
July 4 – Immediately following Parade
Honor the flag of Billy Clarkson, US Marine Corps, raise the flag of Dr. John Hormell, US Navy
July 26 after church
Raise the flag of Bob Young, US Air Force
September 7 at 5:00 PM
Retreat the flag of Bob Young, end of season ceremony
Previous Season Ceremonies
To see a list of Flag Raising Ceremonies from previous seasons, click here.