In colonial times, American musical accomplishments were informed by the cosmopolitan imports from their British ancestors. The Revolutionary War created a divide in this relationship, with composer James Hewitt composing a battle sonata celebrating The Battle of Trenton, a decisive victory in securing American independence. Join us as we present the battle sonata, a neglected musical genre of the Classical period, and show how Hewitt repurposes the genre to establish a separate American musical identity.
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Performance: Pursuing Happiness
Witness imagined conversations between Thomas Jefferson, John Locke, and King George III to discover the ghosts behind Jefferson’s drafts of the Declaration of Independence.
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Special Event: An Evening with the Presidents
Nation Builders discuss their experiences as presidents.
Open to the Public
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Museum Discoveries: The Public Hospital of 1773
Explore the Public Hospital of 1773 for a discussion about 18th-century mental health and the history of the reconstructed mental hospital.
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