Balladeer Linda Russell: An 18th Century Musical Yuletide Celebration

Ease into the season with a joyful musical celebration of the coming holidays! Playing hammered and mountain dulcimers, Linda will trace the history of Christmas in the American Colonies through voiced carols, hymns, dance tunes, and drinking songs interwoven with Yuletide poems, folklore and recipes. Sing along and get into the holiday spirit!

Linda Russell explores history through music. Having served for many years as a balladeer for the National Park Service at Federal Hall, the site of Washington’s inauguration, Ms. Russell now takes her music to historic sites, schools and festivals throughout the country. New York City appearances have included Lincoln Center, The New York Historical Society and the Carnegie Hall Folk Festival. She has recorded eight albums of traditional and popular music of America’s past.

$10 per person with Advance Reservations; $15 at the door Advance reservations via: Eventbrite; under “Events” at www.staatshouse.org or by phone: 732-369-3583 House opens at 2:30 for seating; performance begins at 3PM. Light refreshments and tours of the historic house to follow.

Please allow a two-week notice for accessibility and assistive services requests.