Category Archives: Historic Locales

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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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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