Minstrel Banjo
Save de Union
In May of 1828, after approval by the House and Senate, President John Quincy Adams signed a tariff bill which, with high duties on manufactured products, pr...
Voyage Up Salt River
The U.S. in 1848 was a vastly different nation than it was just four years earlier. Texas had claimed its independence in the previous decade but Mexico sti...
John Brown's Dream Old Time Music Gathering 2026
There will be 3 minstrel banjo players here at next years event which is tentatively scheduled for 24-27 September 2026 at Harpers Ferry. Respond here for more information if interested. -scott See More
"Hello? My name is Scott Danneker and Used to post here many years ago. I am at the John Brown’s Dream Old Time gathering near Harper Ferry.Here I have encountered Dave from thr old Camptown…"
"Hi John,
Do you have any copies of your book available? If so, I'd like to order one. Thanks.
Best,
Michael Randolph"
Wide Awake Yankee Doodle
Most people, given a fair shake, prefer to remain within familiar locales. It’s safe to say that most of those who immigrated to America were driven by poor...
