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?”
Comments:
My 5th Great Grand Uncle, Archibald Smithson was born in 1765 aged 10 when … Continue reading →