This is going to be a very special event, planned just for us. This is a unique and special chamber concert created to celebrate Lisbon’s famous Young-Cobleigh Tavern later known as the Cobleigh Manse and benefit the Lisbon Area Historical Society Museum. The AD HOC CHAMBER ENSEMBLE of FLUTE, CELLO, VIOLA, VIOLIN, & VOICE with Abigail Adams, Susan Ferré, Charley Lang, Chris Nourse, Ed Ryan & Kate Vachon will play at the Lisbon Area Historical Society Museum starting at 4pm and will feature pieces by Handel, Mozart and Haydn, along with music sung at Lisbon’s famous Cobleigh Manse from early 19th century music books, ending with a William Billings canon, dating from the late 1700s. ADMISSION IS BY DONATION. Program as follows:

George Frederic Handel Suite for 2 violins and ‘cello
1685-1756 Tempo di Marcia. Largo. Gavotte Allegro. Musette. Andante. Allegro moderato.

[From the Cobleigh Manse] The Watchman from The Sabbath Bell, 1856 published by Mason Brothers, NY. George Root, Ed.

Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart Flute Quartet in D Major, K. 285
1756-1791 Allegro. Adagio. Rondo.

Patriotic Hymn The Pilgrim Fathers from The Modern Harp, 1847 published by Mason Brothers, NY. George Root, Ed.

Franz Joseph Haydn Divertimento for 2 violins and ‘cello
1732-1809 Allegro moderato. Andante. FinaleVivace.

William Billings Wake Every Breath
1746-1800 Canon of Six in One with a Ground

AD HOC CHAMBER ENSEMBLE
Abigail Adams, soprano
Susan Ferré, soprano
Kate Vachon, flute
Chris Nourse, violin
Ed Ryan, tenor, violin and viola
Charles Lang, Baroque violoncello

About - Susan Ferré.

Join us to commemorate and reflect upon the 250th anniversary of the Declaration of Independence with a film screening and discussion! Together, we’ll watch a short excerpt from THE AMERICAN REVOLUTION, a new film directed by Ken Burns, Sarah Botstein and David Schmidt, followed by a community discussion. The featured segment from THE AMERICAN REVOLUTION, “The Spirit of Service,” explores service as a core American value, from the nation’s founding through to the present day – examining volunteerism, civic participation, public leadership, and more.

Expert facilitators will guide thoughtful conversations about “remembering together,” considering questions such as:

• What moments from our past define who we are and point to a shared future?

• What are the key historical moments in your town’s or community’s history?

  • How does focusing on these moments shape your sense of your community’s future? Interested in watching the entire film series?

Learn more here: The American Revolution | All Episodes Now Streaming | Ken Burns | PBS Big Watch programs are made possible by a partnership between New Hampshire Humanities and New Hampshire PBS, with support from Cogswell Benevolent Trust. Corporate funding for THE AMERICAN REVOLUTION was provided by Bank of America. Major funding was provided by The Better Angels Society and its members Jeannie and Jonathan Lavine with the Crimson Lion Foundation; and the Blavatnik Family Foundation. Major funding was also provided by David M. Rubenstein; The Robert D. and Patricia E. Kern Family Foundation; Lilly Endowment Inc.; and the following Better Angels Society members: Eric and Wendy Schmidt; Stephen A. Schwarzman; and Kenneth C. Griffin with Griffin Catalyst. Additional support for THE AMERICAN REVOLUTION was provided by: The Arthur Vining Davis Foundations; The Pew Charitable Trusts; Gilbert S. Omenn and Martha A. Darling; Park Foundation; and the following Better Angels Society members: Gilchrist and Amy Berg; Perry and Donna Golkin; The Michelson Foundation; Jacqueline B. Mars; Kissick Family Foundation; Diane and Hal Brierley; John H. N. Fisher and Jennifer Caldwell; John and Catherine Debs; The Fullerton Family Charitable Fund; Philip I. Kent; Gail Elden; Deborah and Jon Dawson; David and Susan Kreisman; The McCloskey Family Charitable Trust; Becky and Jim Morgan; Carol and Ned Spieker; Mark A. Tracy; and Paul and Shelley Whyte. THE AMERICAN REVOLUTION was made possible, in part, with support from the Corporation for Public Broadcasting. By the People: Conversations Beyond 250 is a series of community-driven programs created by humanities councils in collaboration with local partners. The initiative was developed by the Federation of State Humanities Councils and the Smithsonian Center for Folklife and Cultural Heritage.

SNEAK PEEK at our BRAND NEW LOWER LEVEL EXHIBITS opening soon:

Winter Recreation and the First Rope Ski Tow in NH, Local Music, Businesses, Old Time Kitchen, Bridging the Ammonoosuc, Grandmother's Closet, and Upstage Players

• Learn about Lisbon's first in New Hampshire ski rope tow.

• Watch a video of Shorty Boulet playing the "bones," see some rare instruments, and learn about local musical talent.

• See a pictorial timeline and artifacts from Lisbon, Lyman, and Landaff businesses from 1790 to present day.

• Enjoy an old-time kitchen exhibit.

• See a pictorial exhibit of the different Lisbon bridges that have spanned the Ammonoosuc River.

• Look into Grandmother's Closet to see all the items she stashed away.

• Stroll through a hallway of posters, photographs, and images of backstage autographs from the years Upstage Players was based at Lisbon Town Hall.

BY DONATION AND REGISTRATION

The workshop will be led by Sandy Martin Murray, PhD and is for complete beginners and intermediates. The workshop fee is by donation, and registration is required to prepare for set up and materials needed. Donation is at the door. REGISTER HERE

This is a free public program given by Sandy Martin Murray, PhD, former scientific researcher of cell biology who now specializes in genetic genealogy. Come learn how DNA can help you. There will be a workshop by donation and registration following the program. See the next event COLORFUL METHODS TO HELP ANALYZE YOUR DNA - FOR COMPLETE BEGINNERS AND INTERMEDIATES.

JOIN US FOR THE PROGRAM ON APRIL 29. The 5’ x 8’ New Hampshire State Capitol Building, a knitted sculpture featured at the program, may also be viewed at our museum from April 27-May 9 during our regular hours (M-W-F-Sat., 10am-2pm) and by appointment by calling 603-838-2003 or emailing lisbonareahistoricalsociety@gmail.com.