jun 30, 1874 - Miller and Vincent open a "chautauqua" in New York
Description:
In 1874, Lewis Miller and John Heyl Vincent heralded the movement in New York Stateas a training program for Sunday school teachers during the summer. Gradually,
the program expanded to include general education and the arts, with supplemental
readings and studies to be completed at home and through correspondence. ... Although known for their summer gatherings, they offered four-year programs of reading through correspondence, and participants earned certificates of study.
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Date:
jun 30, 1874
Now
~ 152 years ago