The LBJ Museum of San Marcos is preparing to host a Chatauqua at 6 p.m., Thursday, June 15.
The guest speaker for the event is Michael 'Zark' Markowicz, a celebrated 23-plus career special agent of the U.S. Secret Service.
The topic of his presentation will be, 'The U.S. Secret Service: A Dual Mission Career.'
Part of his presentation will include a discussion of the protection responsibilities associated with the agency as well as the investigative nature which is not often considered but represents a substantial part of the role of agents.
A reception is set to start at 6 p.m. on the second floor of the museum which is located at 131 N. Guadalupe St. The presentation by Markowicz will start at 6:30 p.m.
The concept of the Chautauqua goes back to the late 19th and early 20th centuries.
It was a summer institution for cities across the country. San Marcos was part of that, holding its own Chautauqua of some note, around 1900.
The summer format offered families a chance to learn more about the world.
Old Main on the campus of Texas State University sits on Chautauqua Hill.