https://youtu.be/IW4TZRlAZMM The Fifes & Drums of York Town played and marched today at George Washington's Ferry Farm. The group will also perform on the lawn at Historic Kenmore this Sunday, June 27. There will be three 15 minute performances between 12:30pm and 1:30pm. No admission required, but we encourage you to make a day of … Continue reading The Fifes & Drums of York Town at George Washington’s Ferry Farm [Video]
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“Rakes of Mallow/Yankee Doodle” by Colonial Faire [Video]
Colonial Faire, an 18th century music group, recently performed at Historic Kenmore. In this video, they play a medley of "Rakes of Mallow" and "Yankee Doodle." Read about the history behind "Yankee Doodle" in this blog post. https://youtu.be/C3dJb9d9dqI
Agreeable Amusements: Music & Dancing in the Life of George Washington
On September 10, 1748, sixteen-year-old George Washington paid 3 shillings, 9 pence to a “musick master for my entrance.” Young Washington recorded these sparse details in Ledger Book Zero, a personal account ledger listing credits and debits with family, friends, and business associates between 1747 and 1750. This, as far as we can tell, is … Continue reading Agreeable Amusements: Music & Dancing in the Life of George Washington
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