May 16, 2013 — vol. 48, no 41
First Night Jubilee Concert
Join the Museum of African American History and the Handel and Haydn Society on New Year's Eve to celebrate the Sesquicentennial of President Abraham Lincoln signing the Emancipation Proclamation with a concert by the H&H Chorus and the story of Boston's role in this historic event presented by the Museum. This special First Night concert includes selections from H&H's performance on January 1, 1863 and abolitionist songs including the Battle Hymn of the Republic by Julia Ward Howe. 150 years ago, black and white abolitionists gathered in Boston to wait and watch with anticipation for the official document that would free the majority of persons enslaved in this nation in the midst of a Civil War. This special program will celebrate this momentous occasion with music and spoken word at the African Meeting House (1806). ADMISSION Free to first 50 First Night button holders per performance & Museum members and children 12 years & under General admission: $5; youth 13 - 17 years and seniors 62+: $3 $5.00
Where: Museum of African American History, 46 Joy St., Beacon Hill, Boston
When: Performances at 2pm and 3pm
Contact: Event Website / 617-725-0022 ext. 222
