Category Archives: Historic Locales

A PRACTITIONERS OF MUSICK PRESENCE – PATRIOTS WEEK 2024 COLONIAL BALL

Posted on January 17, 2025 by John & Donovan

On December 27th, 2024 a festive Colonial Ball, sponsored by The Old Barracks Museum, was held in the commodious space of the Historic Masonic Lodge in Trenton, New Jersey. The Colonial Ball has pride of place as a major celebration during the annual “Patriots Week” in commemoration  of General George … Continue reading →

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Music Lafayette Might Have Heard in Trenton

Posted on December 25, 2024 by John & Donovan

In December 1784, for several days, the Marquis de Lafayette visited Trenton at that time the new nation’s capital, where he was received by Congress and the New Jersey Legislature. On Sunday, December 29, 2024, the Trent House will present … Continue reading →

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A Reimagined 1774 Princeton Concert and Dance Assembly at Morven

Posted on November 11, 2024 by John & Donovan

The Practitioners of Musick – John Burkhalter, Small flute and harpsichordist Donovan Klotzbeacher with guest artists soprano Abigail Chapman and Baroque violinist Elizabeth Rouget. following the reimagined 1774 Princeton concert and dance assembly at Morven. The program was co-sponsored by … Continue reading →

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A 1774 Tavern Concert and Dance Assembly

Posted on September 30, 2024 by John & Donovan

You’re invited to an evening of eighteenth century music and dance on Friday, November 8th, 2024 with the Historical Society of Princeton and Morven Museum & Garden. Arranged by The Practitioners of Musick and taking place in Morven’s Stockton Education … Continue reading →

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Lafayette the Nation’s Guest Soirée in Philadelphia

Posted on September 30, 2024 by John & Donovan

On Saturday evening September 28th, 2024 Practitioner of Musick John Burkhalter, who is also a member of the American Friends of Lafayette, participated in a soirée honoring the Bicentennial 1824/2024 visit to America of the Marquis de Lafayette. The grand … Continue reading →

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Tavern Night at The Old Barracks Museum

Posted on August 5, 2024 by John & Donovan

 Friday, September 6, 2024 from 7 to 10 pm   Tavern Night is a Celebration of 18th Century Colonial American History. “Tavern Night”, a ticketed event, returns to the Old Barracks Museum in Trenton, New Jersey on Friday, September 6th 2024 an  esteem’d celebration of Colonial American History.  Guests … Continue reading →

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The 1740 Abraham Staats House – A Dutch Musical Miscellany

Posted on January 24, 2024 by John & Donovan

The Practitioners of Musick offer a program at the Abraham Staats House in South Bound Brook, New Jersey [March 23rd, 2024] that reflects both mid -to – late 17th and 18th century Dutch and English popular music of the sort … Continue reading →

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Patriots Week Colonial Ball – Historic Masonic Temple, Trenton NJ

Posted on November 28, 2023 by John & Donovan

The “Patriots Week Colonial Ball”, sponsored by the Old Barracks Museum, returns December 29th 2023 at The Historic Masonic Temple 100 Barrack Street in Trenton, New Jersey.  The Colonial Ball [running from 7 to 10 pm ]  is your chance to mingle with the … Continue reading →

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Harvest Festival – Morven Museum & Garden

Posted on November 28, 2023 by John & Donovan

On Saturday, October 28th 2023 The Practitioners of Musick participated in the “Harvest Festival” at historic Morven Museum & Garden in Princeton, New Jersey.  Morven [meaning “big hill” in Gaelic] is recognized as a National Historic Landmark. Many visitors were able to Fall back … Continue reading →

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Tavern Night – Old Barracks Museum

Posted on November 28, 2023 by John & Donovan

 “Tavern Night” returned to the Old Barracks Museum in Trenton, New Jersey on Friday, September 8th 2023 an  esteem’d celebration of Colonial American History.  Guests enjoyed savory foodstuffs and artisanal style beer and porter while being immersed in the setting of an 18th century tavern.  All manner of felicitous amusement … Continue reading →

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