2019 Sweeney Summer Concert Series
Appomattox, Va.: Appomattox Court House National Historical Park and the Appomattox 1865 Foundation are pleased to announce dates and performers for the annual Sweeney Summer Concert Series. Join us in celebrating the musical history of Appomattox County with this monthly series on the McLean House porch!
All concerts begin at 6:00 p.m. Bring a chair or blanket to take in the music and historic setting. Food and drink are welcome (alcohol is not permitted on park grounds). All shows are free and open to the public. Donations received at the event will further the Appomattox 1865 Foundation’s project to restore and create exhibits in the Charles Sweeney Cabin. The Sweeney concert series pays tribute to the local musical Sweeney family, including the renowned popularizer of the banjo, Joel Sweeney.
May 28: Haversacks and Hardtack
Living historians and storytellers provide a lively performance with history.
June 25: NiteKAP
A trio of local Bedford musicians who perform an eclectic mix of American folk music.
July 23: Laura Semilian & Band
Victorian Americana-Eclectic Crossover-Period and Conceptual Music Programming-Original Compositions
August 27: The Bush League (Acoustic)
“RVA Blues", a heady melange of funk, soul, gospel, and rock all wrapped up in the love of the Blues, particularly North Mississippi Hill Country Blues.
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About Appomattox Court House National Historical Park: On April 9, 1865, the surrender of the Army of Northern Virginia in the McLean House in the village of Appomattox Court House, Virginia signaled the end of the nation's largest war. The stories of Appomattox Court House go far beyond the final significant battles of this nation's Civil War. Learn more at www.nps.gov/apco.
About the National Park Service. More than 20,000 National Park Service employees care for America's 417 national parks and work with communities across the nation to help preserve local history and create close-to-home recreational opportunities. Visit us at www.nps.gov, on Facebook www.facebook.com/nationalparkservice, Twitter www.twitter.com/natlparkservice, and YouTube www.youtube.com/nationalparkservice.
About The Appomattox 1865 Foundation: The mission of the Appomattox 1865 Foundation is to enrich the understanding and appreciation of the heritage and significance of Appomattox Court House National Historical Park. The Foundation focuses on efforts to preserve the past, augment financial support, commemorate history and enhance each and every visitor’s experience.
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Source: U.S. Department of the Interior, National Park Service
