Songs of Old New Hampshire

Presenter: Jeff Warner

Drawing heavily on the repertoire of traditional singer Lena Bourne Fish (1873-1945) of Jaffrey and Temple, New Hampshire, Jeff Warner offers the songs and stories that, in the words of Carl Sandburg, tell us "where we came from and what brought us along." These ballads, love songs and comic pieces, reveal the experiences and emotions of daily life in the days before movies, sound recordings and, for some, books. Songs from the lumber camps, the decks of sailing ships, the textile mills, and the war between the sexes offer views of pre-industrial New England and a chance to hear living artifacts from the 18th and 19th centuries. 

 

Join us as we celebrate 50 years of bringing the humanities to your community!

Event Details

When:

Tuesday, September 17, 2024 7:00pm

Where:

Gordon-Nash Library
69 Main Street
New Hampton NH 03256

Hosted By:

New Hampton Historical Society

Contact Info:

Juliet Kirzner, 603-217-7665