This year’s Farmers’ Night:

Linda Radtke explores Vermont history through songs

When: Wednesday, February 25, 2009, 7:30 pm -8:30 pm

Where: Vermont State House, State Street, Montpelier, VT

What: Linda Radtke performing Civil War Songs at Farmers’ Night 2009. Dressed in period costume and joined by pianist John Lincoln, Radtke takes listeners through song and commentary on our state’s history, using the songs Vermonters published in their communities.

Sponsors:  The Vermont Council on the Humanities; Denis, Ricker & Brown

Cost: Free, open to public. Accessible.

Contact: 802-479-8500.

MONTPELIER, VT:  Join Linda Radtke on her journey through time on Wednesday, February 25th at the State House in Montpelier, VT, from 7:30 pm -8:30 pm. This performance is part of the popular Farmers' Night series at the State House. The event is hosted by the Vermont Historical Society and sponsored by The Vermont Humanities Council, and Denis, Ricker & Brown.

Singer and researcher Linda Radtke, dressed in period costume, will be joined by pianist John Lincoln to perform from her Civil War Songbook. Linda searched the Vermont Historical Society archives to find songs from the Civil War era, and after she performed these songs for the first time at the 2008 History Expo, people brought her even more songs. Ms. Radtke will take listeners through Vermont’s history, using songs that Vermonters published in their communities. This program also honors the Lincoln Bicentennial. All are welcome, the performance is free.