New Harmonies: Celebrating American Roots Music
June 27 – August 10, 2008
This Smithsonian Institution traveling exhibition looks at roots music as "America's Soundtrack." Beginning with Native American music, the exhibit charts the development of roots music through the folk revival of the 1960s. Experience the history of the music through artifacts, photographs and music and try your hand at a variety of folk instruments.
Interested in contributing to a Local Music Collage? If so, click here for more information. This artistic collage will become a part of the Smithsonian traveling exhibit, New Harmonies:Celebrating American Roots Music.
Contributions cannot be returned.
Times: Museum Hours
Admission Charge: Free
Contact: 785-841-4109
Location: Watkins Community Museum of History, 1047 New Hampshire St., Lawrence
Museum Hours:
Tues.-Wed.-Fri.- Sat: 10 a.m. -4 p.m.; Thursday: 10 a.m. – 8 p.m.
