The Churchill County Museum is calling on students ages 12 to 18 to participate in the 2026 Young Chautauqua Program, a free after-school activity designed to help youth explore history through performance. The program, which runs from Feb. 4 through April 18, offers students the chance to bring historical figures to life by working in character and costume. Meetings will be held on Wednesdays from 3:30 to 5 p.m. at the museum. No previous experience is required.
This year’s theme centers on literature, with participants focusing on local historical figures. Students will learn about community members from the past using a blend of history, reading, and performance. Instruction will be led by Glen Perazzo.
The Nevada Humanities Committee’s “Young Chautauqua Handbook” states that the program’s goal is to help students “understand the past and how the past continues to shape values, opinions, and policies.”
Registration is required. Interested students must complete a CMM Education Department Registration form and have it signed by a parent or guardian. Forms are available at the museum front desk or online through the museum’s website.
For more information, contact Education Curator Leticia Webb at [email protected].
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