In Their Own Words: Songs of Our Seafaring | Performance Series

Description

History takes center stage in Thames River Heritage Park’s six-part performance series, History Comes Alive in the Park. Through engaging reenactments, lively debates, music, and storytelling, talented performers will bring historical figures and events to life, offering audiences a unique opportunity to experience history beyond the pages of a textbook. 

Rick Spencer and Dawn Indermuehle will perform a program of songs that describe life on and around the sea, from the perspective of seafarers themselves.  For generations, scholars and hobbyists recognized the value of the songs that were created and passed down by seafaring people.  They collected these cultural artifacts and saved them in books, diaries, manuscripts and, later, recordings.  This program is an entertaining and informative selection of these songs. 

Ticket holders will have access to museum galleries to peruse exhibits prior to each performance! Reception includes light bites, wine, and beer. This series is hosted by Thames River Heritage Park Foundation and Lyman Allyn Art Museum. 

Sponsors include Kitch, The Day, Beer’d Brewing Co., Grand Wine & Spirits, and the Nancy Krant and John Olivia Charitable Fund.