Lecture August 19 at Chautauqua Institution in New York will cover World War I topics

Jari Villanueva, the Executive Director of the Doughboy Foundation, will travel to Sherman, New York, and the Chautauqua Institution on August 18 and 19, 2025, for ceremonies and a lecture.

Oliver W Norton poster.

On Monday, August 18, at the Minerva Free Library, there will be a presentation of the Oliver Willcox Norton painting to the library. It was commissioned by the Village of Sherman and depicts the original Taps Bugler, Oliver Willcox Norton, at The Battle of Little Round Top, Gettysburg, PA, in July 1863, by Sherman artist Susan Wolfe.

Oliver Willcox Norton funded the construction of one of the first free libraries, the Minerva Free Library, for his beloved sister Elizabeth (Libby) Lane Norton.

Mr. Villanueva will give a presentation on Oliver Norton and his connection to Sherman, NY. He will also make a special gift presentation to the library in honor of the Minerva Club.

For more background on Oliver Willcox Norton and his gift to Sherman, visit: https://youtu.be/asrDP4VACjA?si=lZQHUTEJIq4jQwNw

On Tuesday, August 19, at 3:30 PM, Mr. Villanueva will give a talk at the Hall of Philosophy on the grounds of the Chautauqua Institution. His presentation will cover World War I, Chautauqua County, and the construction of the new National World War I Memorial in Washington, DC.

Founded in 1874, the Chautauqua Institution is a unique community in southwestern New York, dedicated to lifelong learning and personal enrichment. It offers a summer program featuring a blend of arts, education, religion, and recreation.

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