THE GRAND ARMY OF THE REPUBLIC (G.A.R.) CIVIL WAR MUSEUM and ARCHIVE
A Free In-person Open House Program
Sunday, December 10, 2023, at 1:00 p.m.
In-person at the Holmesburg United Methodist Church Hall
8112 Frankford Avenue, Philadelphia, PA 19136
“Civil War Band Concert”
Becks' Philadelphia Brigade Band is a Civil War era brass band portraying the brass band of the 2nd Division, 2ndCorps, 2nd Brigade of the Union Army of the Potomac in 1863. The Band plays the music of the Victorian era for concerts, ceremonies, balls, parades and commemorations. The band is authentically uniformed, playing music of the period on instruments that correct for the time.
Today's program features tunes played during the Civil War era, including Christmas songs that date back to the 1850's, plus some vocal renditions from that period. Songs will include "Cheer Boys Cheer", "Battle Hymn of the Republic", "Shenandoah", "Battle Cry of Freedom", and "Dixie" (a personal favorite of President Lincoln.)
The music comes from manuscripts dating back to 1830, publications courtesy of the Library of Congress, and arrangements created for the band by our own members.
Free parking in the Church lot.
The entrance is on Craig Street, a one-way street running south. At Frankford Avenue and Stanwood Street turn west into Stanwood Street then left into Craig Street. Halfway down Craig Street is the entrance to the Church lot. Walk through the Church yard to get to the Museum yard. The Museum entrance is in the front of the Museum on Frankford Avenue.
The Museum, 8110 Frankford Avenue, will be open at 11:00 a.m. and will stay open during and after the presentation. Light refreshments will be provided.
As a lover of history, you know how critical it is to keep history alive, especially today! We very much appreciate your continued support for the GAR Civil War Museum & Archive