Overview
Summer at the Cottage
By the 1890s, a newly rising middle class found itself having time, money, and access to begin taking vacations. Church denominations began creating summer cottage communities that combined natural settings and intellectual and spiritual pursuits. The first communities were the Chautauquas, where lectures on philosophy, science or politics were offered. For the devout, there were Camp Meetings where one attended purely for religious instruction. Spiritualist camps were among the rarest and incorporated séances to talk to your dead ancestors.
While attending programs, families could engage in outdoor recreation and craft classes. Tents were first used for accommodations but were quickly replaced by wooden frame cottages in Victorian, Arts and Crafts and Adirondack styles. By 1900, more than 300 cottage communities existed and were found throughout the United States with the majority in the Mid-Atlantic.
Join author Peter Seibert as he reveals the beauty, history and influence of summer cottage communities of the Mid-Atlantic. This book title, Summer Cottage Communities (Chautauquas, Camp Meetings and Spiritualist Camps), ISBN: 9781467156882, by Peter Swift Seibert, Jane Swift Seibert, published by Arcadia Publishing (April 15, 2024) is available in paperback. Our minimum order quantity is 25 copies. All standard bulk book orders ship FREE in the continental USA and delivered in 4-10 business days. Unlike Amazon and other retailers who may also offer Summer Cottage Communities (Chautauquas, Camp Meetings and Spiritualist Camps) books on their website, we specialize in large quantities and provide personal service, from trusted, experienced, friendly people in Portland, Oregon. We offer a Price Match Guarantee, and QuickQuote form, to make purchasing quick and easy. Prefer to work with a human being when you order Summer Cottage Communities (Chautauquas, Camp Meetings and Spiritualist Camps) books in bulk? Our Book Specialists are standing by Monday-Friday 8-5 PST, ready to help!