A special dedication ceremony will take place on Sunday, July 10 at 4:00 PM in Mountain Lake Park. The program will gather representatives from across the state to recognize Julia Walker Ruhl for her important contributions to the women’s movement.

An extraordinary Artisan Market will captivate your imagination with hand-made treasures for your home or that special gift.

What do you get when you cross the Victorian era with music technology? The TeenPunk Silent Disco! This free summer kick-off event is exclusively catered to teens and sponsored by John Rose at Edward Jones.

A couple devoted to the past through fashion and photography will make their mark on the 2022 Victorian Chautauqua. Chris Jones and Courtney Cauthon will offer sittings to capture their subjects in a photographic technique that was perfected during the Civil War.

A long tradition of Chautauqua programming centers on cultural enrichment. Programs are assembled from an array of talented people who bring theatrical performance, music, and historical narratives to the stage. One of The Victorian Chautauqua’s goals is to inspire and nurture creativity by providing a place where the fruits of that extraordinary work can be showcased.

Ruhl cottage, was a father’s gift to his beloved daughter, Julia, at a cost of $3000. Being a West Virginia resident, and unlike women residing in Maryland, she was able to be a property owner in Mountain Lake Park. Her independence and strong will fed her ultimate notoriety in the Suffrage movement. This powerful woman will be portrayed by Sallie Wooddell Stuart who’s family restored the home to its Victorian opulence.

Intriguing and dynamic could describe Harriet Quimby. She was an actress, model, magazine writer, screenwriter, and the first woman to ever cross the English Channel. Although she lost her life at an early age, her legacy lives on through Sara Sincell, who will be portraying this celebrated personality on the Victorian Chautauqua stage on Sunday, July 10th.

The Victorian Chautauqua weekend is free to all, thanks to generous support from grants, business sponsorships, and individuals. By attending this year’s kick-off dinner, you can play an important role in funding the weekend festivities while enjoying the company of others who are passionate about preserving the history of Mountain Lake Park.

To commemorate the 150th Anniversary of Garrett County, Maryland, families will be able to collect a complimentary coin featuring Mountain Lake Park and the Victorian Chautauqua seal on the back. A special display will be at the festival highlighting the County’s history.

The Victorian Chautauqua is more than a festival. It’s a county-wide event that celebrates a long tradition of educational and cultural programming that first put Mountain Lake Park on the map over a century ago. Whether it’s historical portrayals, lectures, live music, browsing vendors, or riding in a Ford Model T, attendees experience a lively and memorable day amidst the charm of days gone by.

The Bright Siders is a unique musical collaboration between Nashville-based Americana songwriter Kristin Andreassen and Brooklyn-based child psychiatrist Kari Groff, MD. Together, they create music with the purpose of helping children connect to their emotions.

Warren G. Harding, an Ohio Republican, was the 29th President of the United States. Though his term in office was fraught with scandal, including Teapot Dome, Harding embraced technology and was sensitive to the plights of minorities and women. Bill Grant will be portraying the controversial president at the Victorian Chautauqua.

If you would like to meet the instructors for the upcoming Victorian Chautauqua Writers’ Workshop series, a special online session will address questions about creative writing, poetry, playwriting, songwriting, children’s literature, and workshops for students grades 3-5 and grades 6-8.

If you’re looking for something unusual and special, The Victorian Chautauqua has you covered. Jeff Browning, the owner of Carriage House Antiques in Oakland, will be returning with an even larger space.

Being swept away by The West Liberty World Music All-Stars is effortless. Through the buttery tones of steel pans, West African music will be brought to life on the Victorian Chautauqua stage for the July 9 closing performance.

Capturing volunteers is easy when there is a good reason to get involved. Are you task-oriented, like greeting the public, sharing historical information, or acting as an ambassador for the event? See the descriptions to get an idea of where your talents are best used.

Steve French returns to the 2022 Victorian Chautauqua on Sunday, July 10 with a captivating lecture on General Custer’s Battle of the Little Bighorn. Also known as Custer's Last Stand, the combined forces of the Lakota Sioux, Northern Cheyenne, and Arapaho tribes defeated the 7th Cavalry Regiment of the United States Army under Custer’s command. The battle was the most significant action of the Great Sioux War of 1876.

The Mountain Lake Park Historical Association, (MLPHA) is excited to announce it has become an official 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization that allows tax-deductible contributions. The Town's Association has been in existence since 1881.

The Victorian Chautauqua is for everyone, including kids. The Kid-Tauqua programming takes place under the Deaconess tent all day Saturday, July 9, and Sunday, July 10 with activities and live performances tailored especially for them.

Phillip Gerard, an avid musician, incorporates bluegrass, folk, country, and original compositions into his readings, playing six and twelve-string guitar, dobro, banjo, and pedal steel guitar. He will be resurrecting music from the American Civil War that encapsulates a tumultuous time in American history.