Concerts in the Garden: Ampersand Presents Music for a New Nation
Thursday, August 6, 6:00 - 8:00 p.m.
Langdon House, 143 Pleasant Street, Portsmouth, NH
Bring your chair, blankets, and picnic dinner and enjoy an evening in the Langdon House garden!
Ampersand Music brings their performance, Music of the New Nation, to Langdon house in a celebration of historic music that soars with tight vocal harmonies and the driving sound of traditional instruments. This concert features songs and stories from 1730 to 1830 about the stirrings of revolution, the experiences of colonists from different walks of life, songs from soldiers on both sides of the conflict, and fiddle tune written by en ensalved person, and protest songs written at the time. This trio of musicians brings guitar, mandolin, bousouki, cello, penny whistles, hammer dulcimer, mountain dulcimer, and rich vocal harmonies to underscore great joy in sharing this music with a modern audience. Join guides at the Langdon House before the concert and learn about the revolutionary and patriotic spirit of John Langdon, delegate to the Second Continental Congress and signer of the Constitution.
Members $10; Nonmembers $15; Child $5. Log in or Join now to have your discount applied at checkout.
Please call (603) 436-3205 for more information.
Langdon House will open to visitors at 6:00 p.m. Concert will begin at 7:00 p.m.
Accessibility Considerations: Ampersand Music will perform on the grassy lawn of Langdon House Garden. Limited seating will be provided. Attendees are encouraged to bring their own seating, picnic dinners, sunscreen, and insect repellent.
