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Early Concerts of the 18th Century


The first public concert in America, of which we have record, was held in Boston. This was in 1731, at a time when the New England ban against secular music … Continue reading


Music of George Washington – Musical Conditions in Early America


To understand the music of George Washington’s time, it is necessary to know musical conditions in America from the days of the first settlers to the end of the eighteenth … Continue reading


Who Was the Youngest Revolutionary War Soldier or Sailor? – Public comments


Last month we asked:”Who was the youngest (verifiable) soldier or sailor of the American Revolution?”

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My 5th Great Grand Uncle, Archibald Smithson was born in 1765 aged 10 when … Continue reading