What a Glorious Crash They Made: Musick of Connecticut’s Revolution

What a Glorious Crash They Made: Musick of Connecticut’s Revolution is a live performance and historical lecture presented by tenor, music instructor, and historian Richard Franklin Donohue. Performed on voice and harpsichord, the program features patriotic ballads, hymns, and anthems published in the Connecticut Colony during the American Revolution—each introduced with compelling historical context.

This is not your average concert. It’s living history—a musical time capsule from 1765 to 1783 that captures the voices of rebellion, hope, and identity as colonists turned into citizens. You might even be invited to sing along.

Richard Donohue is no stranger to the Stanley-Whitman House. He returns following his well-received winter solstice program in 2025, continuing his work of using historically grounded music to deepen public understanding of America’s past.

As part of our America250 commemorative programming, this event reflects the museum’s commitment to engaging with history through research, performance, and the arts. From our Music in the Tavern series to collaborations with Connecticut’s State Troubadours, Stanley-Whitman House has long embraced music as a way to interpret and connect with the past.

Admission:
Free with suggested donation. Seating is limited—please reserve your spot in advance.

About Stanley-Whitman House:
A ca. 1720 National Historic Landmark and living history museum in the heart of Farmington, Stanley-Whitman House invites visitors to experience New England’s colonial past firsthand. Through dynamic exhibitions, performances, and research-based storytelling, we bring history to life in powerful, participatory ways.

Reserve your seat today and take a step back into the soundscape of Connecticut’s Revolution.

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