Lecture: George Washington’s Connections to Chautauqua County
Chautauqua County Historian Norman Carlson will talk about George Washington’s connections to Chautauqua County. How close did he come? Chautauqua County on maps he used and maps he drew. On the route for his most extensive military offensive in the Revolutionary War. Part of plans for national transportation improvements. Local response to his death. Incorporated into a new religion created less than 10 miles from Chautauqua County. Local people who knew him. And he did NOT sleep here.
The 2026 Fenton History Center Lecture Series features evening lectures between April and October. This event is free and open to the public. Lectures are held in the dining room at the Gov. Reuben Fenton mansion. They are also streamed via Facebook. Donations are appreciated to support the Fenton History Center’s mission to preserve local history and provide educational opportunities.
Thank you to our sponsor: Rodgers Land Surveying.
Speaker
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Norman Carlson
