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 public to attend. Of all the newspaper....
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