Music from the 1840s at Macktown Living History

2 - 4 p.m.

Suggested donation: $5

Join us for a chance to try out an old style musical instrument and play a simple tune from the 1840's

All it takes to play a song is being able to count the strings or holes.

Listen to a few of the popular songs from that time period from composers Stephen Foster and Old Dan Emmet.

Instruments that you can try include:

• Psaltry – an instrument that uses a bow
• Dulcimer – a strummed instrument
• Lap harp – a plucked instrument
• Gourd rattle – for rhythm
• Drum – for rhythm
• Recorder – a wind instrument

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