Category Archives: Historic Locales

Old Barracks Tavern Night

Posted on September 5, 2026 by John & Donovan

You are invited to step back in time on Friday September 18th, 2026 at 7:00pm  as the Old Barracks Museum transforms into an 18th-century tavern for Tavern Night. Enjoy savory hors d’oeuvres and an open beer and wine bar, all while … Continue reading →

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“Nothing More Agreeable”: George Washington’s “Good Music”

Posted on September 5, 2026 by John & Donovan

September 12, 2026  3:00 pm The Practitioners of Musick, drawing from research in manuscript documents and rare books and playing period instruments, present a lecture and musical entertainment of music the Washingtons knew.   Call (609) 683-7132 or  email Rockingham1783@dep.nj.gov for more information.  Free Registration Online: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/nothing-more-agreeable-george-washingtons-good-music-tickets-1996236288476?aff=oddtdtcreator 

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Burlington County Celebrates America

Posted on June 7, 2026 by John & Donovan

The Practitioners of Musick will present a chamber concert featuring the personalmusical favorites of a number of America’s “Founding Families”. This performance brings to life, in particular, repertory drawn from the private libraries of Thomas Jefferson, Benjamin Franklin and George … Continue reading →

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The Ingenious Mr. Hopkinson (Morven)

Posted on April 28, 2026 by John & Donovan
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The Ingenious Mr. Hopkinson – Bordentown NJ

Posted on April 14, 2026 by John & Donovan
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Scots Musical Celebration of Wallace House’s 250th

Posted on September 29, 2025 by John & Donovan

The Practitioners of Musick ‘resolve’ the musical ‘bands which have connected’ Scotland and America, following John Wallace from Scottish Lowlands to Somerset County through Philadelphia in this Scots Musical Celebration of the Wallace House’s 250th Birthday. The performance on November … Continue reading →

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A Concert of Musick at the Rockingham Historic Site

Posted on September 9, 2025 by John & Donovan

Saturday, September 27th, 2025 – 4 pmThe performance at the Kingston Presbyterian Church “That very healthy & fine situated farm Rockingham . . .” is how Margaret Berrien described the property in a listing for sale in 1783. At that … Continue reading →

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The Washington-Rochambeau Revolutionary Route

Posted on July 22, 2025 by John & Donovan

The Practitioners of Musick performed as part of a program at the Museum of the American Revolution in Philadelphia, Saturday July 19th 2025 celebrating the “Washington-Rochambeau Revolutionary Route. “Of the happiness I have enjoyed in our private friendship. The remembrance of which … Continue reading →

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The Practitioners of Musick perform at historic Walnford

Posted on May 29, 2025 by John & Donovan

On Sunday, May 18th, 2025, The Practitioners of Musick performed at Walnford, a 36-acre site listed on the State of New Jersey and National Register of Historic Sites. The commercial village that grew on this site began in 1734 with … Continue reading →

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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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