Essay Archive - Music And The Civil War
Music And The Civil War
Throughout time music has been a form of communication between
people of all ages. Franklin County, PA and Augusta County, VA were no
exception. The musical community thrived in these two counties giving a
number of public performances. Before the war musical performances were
local social gatherings for townspeople. During the war, these events took
on a function in addition to entertainment. They became fundraisers to
support the soldiers and their families.
Augusta County newspaper reports concerning music were always
positive, encouraging the pub....
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