2023 Chautauqua
American Aviation: Barnstorming to Mach I
June 6 – 10, 2023
Under a tent on the grounds of the Tulsa Historical Society & Museum
Five talented scholars deliver entertaining, insightful and educational historical presentations and workshops. Each scholar has extensively researched the famous, infamous or obscure visionary they portray, to realistically recount the lifetime experiences of these remarkable figures in period costumes.
Enhance Chautauqua with a picnic! Bring a blanket and enjoy the lawn and gardens. Wine and beer are permitted.
Performances under the tent, 7:00 pm
Tuesday, June 6th: Elsa Wolff as Amelia Earhart
Wednesday, June 7th: Selene Philips as Pearl Carter Scott
Thursday, June 8th: Ilene Evans as Rose Cousins
Friday, June 9th: Karen Vuranch as Jackie Cochran
Saturday, June 10th: Doug Mishler as Chuck Yeager
Daily Workshops inside the building
Tuesday, June 6th:
Noon: Practicality Meets High Fashion – Women Aviation Uniforms by Selene Philips
5:30 pm: Fly Girls by Karen Vuranch
Wednesday, June 7th:
Noon: The Tuskegee Airmen Legacy: Black Wings in Blue Skies by Ilene Evans
5:30 pm: Amelia Earhart: The Final Flight into Mystery by Elsa Wolff
Thursday, June 8th:
Noon: Chuck Yeager, “The Beast” and Beyond by Doug Mishler
5:30 pm: Miles and Miles of Clear Oklahoma Skies by Selene Phillips
Friday, June 9th:
Noon: The Cold War and the Race for Space by Doug Misler
5:30 pm: The Mystery and Adventure of Flight by Ilene Evans
Saturday, June 10th:
Noon: Women Aviators of WWII: A Brief and Personal look at women pilots from Europe during the 2nd World War by Elsa Wolff
5:30 pm: Women of NASA by Karen Vuranch