On Thursday, January 11, classically trained singer and historical researcher, Linda Radtke, will share popular songs and personal letters from Vermont's Civil War era. Dressed in period costume and accompanied by pianist Arthur Zorn, Ms. Radtke will perform and comment on music that Vermonters published and sang in their communities during this historical era. Her program includes soldiers sentimental ballads about the girl back home, as well as satirical and patriotic pieces drawn from the Vermont Historical Society's collection of sheet music.

The program begins at 1:30 pm in the Richmond Free Library. It is sponsored by the Community Senior Center with a grant from the Vermont Humanities Council.

Nov 19, 2024, 7 to 8:15 PM

Nov 22, 2024, 6:15 to 8:30 PM

Nov 23, 2024, 7 to 10 PM