What a Glorious Crash They Made: Musick of Connecticut’s Revolution

What a Glorious Crash They Made: Musick of Connecticut’s Revolution is a live performance and historical lecture presented by tenor, music instructor, and historian Richard Franklin Donohue.

Performed on voice and harpsichord, the program features patriotic ballads, hymns, and anthems published in the Connecticut Colony during the American Revolution. Each selection is introduced with historical context, illuminating how music shaped civic identity and public life between 1765 and 1783.

This immersive program blends scholarship and performance, offering audiences a vivid encounter with the soundscape of Connecticut’s Revolution. Audience participation may be invited.

Seating is limited. Advance registration is recommended to guarantee a seat; walk-ins are welcome as space permits.

Admission is free. Donations in support of Stanley-Whitman House and its educational mission are gratefully appreciated.

Learn more or register at: https://www.s-wh.org/programs