Bobby Horton: Songs & Stories of the Civil War

Name: Bobby Horton: Songs & Stories of the Civil War
Start: 2025-08-15T17:00:00-04:00
End: 2025-08-15T21:00:00-04:00
Location: 25 Carlisle St, Gettysburg, PA, United States, Pennsylvania 17325

Schedule

Fri Aug 15 2025 at 05:00 pm to 09:00 pm

UTC-04:00

Location

25 Carlisle St, Gettysburg, PA, United States, Pennsylvania 17325 | Gettysburg, PA

Combining his love of history and music, Bobby Horton is widely recognized as one of the country's leading authorities on Civil War music. He is a seasoned performer, multi-instrumentalist, composer, producer and music historian. Bobby has worked with documentary filmmaker Ken Burns for 30 years over the course of 18 films including The Roosevelts, The Civil War and Baseball. He has composed, produced and performed more than 21 films for the National Park Service, and his series of recordings of authentic period music has garnered critical acclaim from around the world. In performance, his storytelling, musicianship, warmth and genuine love for the people who settled this nation, fought for our future and contributed to way of life is insightful and inspiring.
For his three-day residency in the Majestic Theater's Flex Theater, Bobby Horton offers two distinct programs daily, Songs & Stories of the Civil War, and The Long Steel Rail in America. Come enjoy one, or make an evening of it and see both programs!
Friday, August 15, 5PM, Songs & Stories of the Civil War
Friday, August 15, 8PM, The Long Steel Rail in America
Saturday, August 16, 5PM, The Long Steel Rail in America
Saturday, August 16, 8PM, Songs & Stories of the Civil War
Sunday, August 17, 2PM, Songs & Stories of the Civil War
Sunday, August 17, 5PM, The Long Steel Rail in America
Elegant pre-show dinners are available for purchase before the 8PM shows in the Majestic's beautiful Patron's Lounge.
Your choice of entree for a charge added on to your ticket:
Chicken - $40
Vegetarian - $40
Fish - $42
Afternoon Tea (Sunday only): $30.00
Songs and Stories of the Civil War is a trip back in time to the most turbulent era in our nation's history. Dressed as a 19th century performer, using period musical instruments, Bobby explores the stories of both the North and South through the music they loved. Songs are placed in context with historical background and portrays the struggles, hopes, and fears of Americans during this long and bloody conflict. These songs and stories tell of sweethearts and families left behind, fallen comrades, the hope of going home, and the pride, bravery, and patriotism of the volunteers who answered their country's call. This is not just a performance for Civil War buffs but for anyone who loves great music, inspired storytelling, and an evening of unforgettable entertainment.
The Long Steel Rail in America explores the development of the American railroad system was one of the most important phenomena of the Industrial Revolution. It brought forth profound social, economic and political change to a country that, at the time, was only 50 years old. Railroads meant jobs, bridges, train depots, robber barons and, of course, the majestic machinery of the rail locomotive. Bobby celebrates the railroad experience as it grew with our nation. Through songs and stories, he explores the themes and tunes that have become woven into American culture.