Elocution: The Forgotten Discipline

Elocution, a largely abandoned academic discipline, was the study and practice of effective oral delivery: pronunciation, grammar, style, tone, and physical gesture. It reached its height in the late 19th and early 20th centuries in the United States, providing education and career paths for women in particular. Valerie Ross will explore the reasons it gained such popularity, examine its tenets, and enjoy a live presentation from a Lady Elocutionist!
An important part of the mission of the Cortland County Historical Society is education, and CCHS Lunch & Learn programs are a way for us to connect our community to local and regional history. Lunch & Learn programs are free and open to the public to align with our goal of sharing history more widely.
Please bring your own lunch if you wish, and we'll provide a beverage and dessert. All Lunch & Learn programs take place at our event space at 9 Grace Street, Cortland. If the parking lot is full, please park on either Jewett Avenue or Grace Street, across from our building. We're looking forward to having you join us!
If you have any questions before the day of this event, please call us at 607-756-6071.