Due to COVID-19 restrictions, Chautauqua-Wawasee is rescheduling the May 21 Historical Lake Wawasee “Then & Now” S.S. Lillypad Cruise to July 31. All tickets purchased for the May 21 program are being fully refunded.  

Organizers apologize no ticket exchanges are possible. Those wishing to attend the July 31 cruise will need to purchase tickets. This event is always popular and will be a sell-out so to avoid disappointment buy your tickets early. Tickets are $25 and can be purchased at www.ChautauquaWawasee.org or www.facebook.com/ChautauquaWawasee.

The cruise will be from 1:30-3:30 p.m. with boarding starting at 1 p.m. at The Frog Tavern, 1116 S. Harkless Drive, Syracuse

The “Lake Wawasee, Then & Now” program is presented by local historian, Ann Garceau of the Syracuse-Wawasee Historical Museum. Garceau will share interesting stories about historic structures that stood around the lake, enabling you to better visualize them with the aid of a provided pamphlet with historic and current pictures. Among places Garceau highlights will be the numerous hotels, marinas, entertainment venues, neighborhoods and historic homes.