250th Anniversary of the Republic

Noted musician and storyteller, Chris Vallillo will present “Abraham Lincoln in Song” on the grounds of the Museum (212 W. Main Street).

Chris will present “The Music of Stephen Foster” on the grounds of the Museum.

Connie Martin, MA. Historian, speaker, noted educator and performer, will present “Pre-Civil War Quilts: Secret Codes to Freedom on the Underground Railroad”. Connie will share the stories behind her family quilts passed down through generations. The presentation will be in the Creet Building on the grounds of the Museum.

Join us after the Barrington 250th Independence Day Parade for an ice cream social on the Museum grounds.

Steve Duchrow will present Carl Sandburg’s “Lincoln: A Living Portrait” on the grounds of the Museum.  Steve is an experienced Historian, actor, and storyteller. His presentations bring both Carl Sandburg and Abraham Lincoln to life as he paints you into the scenes of our great History. This is a program not to be missed. Steve will be joined by musician Roger Hintzsche.

Connie Martin will present “Hidden Messages in Negro Spirituals on the Underground Railroad” in the Creet Building on the grounds of the Museum.

Join us on the grounds of the Museum for our Grand Finale to a patriotic week of celebration as Chris Vallillo takes us on a musical journey through “Songs of Democracy: Our 250th Tribute to American Independence and Freedom.”