Concert: “Music of the New Nation” with Ampersand, at Knox Museum

This concert takes place at the Knox Museum in the Oval Room!

Camden Public Library is partnering with the Knox Museum to put on a concert of Revolutionary music from group Ampersand! This concert takes place during the Declaration of Independence exhibit at Camden Public Library, but will begin at 7:00 PM, after the last timed entry slot of the exhibit closes.

Ampersand’s special Revolutionary War-era program, “Music of the New Nation” focuses on the experience of the home front and everyday people as they faced the battle for independence. Included are songs about the stirrings of revolution; the experiences of colonists in different walks of life; songs from soldiers on both sides of the conflict; a fiddle tune written by an enslaved person, and protest songs written at the time.

This trio of musicians brings guitar, mandolin, bouzouki, hammered dulcimer, cello, and penny whistles to underscore rich vocal harmonies and great joy in sharing this traditional music with modern audiences.