Life- Long Learning

Believing that all citizens should have life-long opportunities to explore their interests the Council offers the following programs:

Chautauqua: A living history series free to the public is presented each June that offers performances, workshops, school outreach, and opportunities to interact with scholars who take on the characters of famous individuals from the past. This program is free to the public and is offered on the campus of OSU-Tulsa as well as in two additional Oklahoma communities. Visit www.OKChautauqua.org for more information.

Tulsa Writers' Cafe: This program showcases the talents of local authors and writers and provides a forum for the lively exchange of ideas through workshops at Harwelden.
Creative Writing mini workshops with a focus on fiction & poetry, writing exercises, discussion, and development of craft are all aspects of this program. Participants are welcome to bring excerpts of their work for critique. The Tulsa Writers' Cafe meets on the 2nd & 4th Wed. of each month from 7-9 p.m.
Contact: Susan Michael for more information at chemicalmango@cox.net or 918-494-8696
The Café does not meet if weather conditions are severe or proximity to Thanksgiving or Christmas.
Free and open to the public.

Docent-Led Tours: Dressed in 1920s fashions, reflecting the era in which Harwelden was built, trained docents give tours and highlight architectural features and family history regarding the historic Harwelden Mansion. There is no charge. However, donations are accepted, and advanced reservations are required. (Contact Sarah Mysse by calling 918.584.3333 x 11.)