Author Archives: historicmusicnewport

William G. Hammond

Discover the life of William G. Hammond, organist, choirmaster, and composer, and his life in Newport and beyond.

Posted byhistoricmusicnewportJune 30, 2023June 30, 2023Posted inMusicians, Newport Music HistoryLeave a comment on William G. Hammond

The City Drummer

Read the story of City Drummer Benjamin Lawton’s Revolutionary War service in his own words!

Posted byhistoricmusicnewportJune 18, 2023June 18, 2023Posted inEducation, Musicians, Newport Music History, The ArmyLeave a comment on The City Drummer

The Music of the Great War

Explore music composed in Newport during the Great War.

Posted byhistoricmusicnewportMarch 19, 2023March 19, 2023Posted inNewport Music History, The Army, The NavyLeave a comment on The Music of the Great War

The Germania Musical Society in Newport

Learn about the Germania Musical Society, one of the most popular musical groups in 1850s Newport and beyond!

Posted byhistoricmusicnewportMarch 9, 2023March 12, 2023Posted inEducation, Musicians, Newport Music HistoryLeave a comment on The Germania Musical Society in Newport

From Desertion to Death – Trouble at the Fort Adams

In this post we take a look at some court martials at Fort Adams and then some musician deaths and an attempted murder by a member of an Artillery Band.

Posted byhistoricmusicnewportNovember 21, 2022November 21, 2022Posted inMusicians, Newport Music History, The ArmyLeave a comment on From Desertion to Death – Trouble at the Fort Adams

Keeping the Music Close to Home, Part 2

From music by a Providence, RI composer to music of the Great War, explore this collection donated by a local family.

Posted byhistoricmusicnewportNovember 5, 2022November 5, 2022Posted inEducation, General, The ArmyTags:#gildedage, #gildedagemusicLeave a comment on Keeping the Music Close to Home, Part 2

Joseph S. Peckham

Joseph S. Peckham, a Newport resident, and member of the first bands at the Naval Training Station, was also a prolific composer. Explore his works!

Posted byhistoricmusicnewportSeptember 19, 2022November 5, 2022Posted inEducation, Musicians, Newport Music History, The NavyLeave a comment on Joseph S. Peckham

Octavia Jeter

Explore the life of Octavia Jeter, born into a musical Newport Family!

Posted byhistoricmusicnewportSeptember 2, 2022November 5, 2022Posted inEducation, Musicians, Newport Music HistoryLeave a comment on Octavia Jeter

The 3rd Artillery and the San Francisco, Disaster at Sea

In December 1853, the 3rd Artillery left New York for the west coast. What happened in the next few weeks was one of the worst military disasters at sea.

Posted byhistoricmusicnewportAugust 24, 2022November 5, 2022Posted inEducation, General, Steam Ships, The Army, Uncategorized1 Comment on The 3rd Artillery and the San Francisco, Disaster at Sea

Music at Chateau-sur-Mer

Explore the contents and history surrounding a book of music bound for George Wetmore, owner of Chateau-sur-Mer in Newport.

Posted byhistoricmusicnewportAugust 19, 2022November 5, 2022Posted inEducation, Newport Mansions, Newport Music History, UncategorizedTags:#gildedage, #gildedagemusic, #newportrhodeisland, #newportri, newportmansionsLeave a comment on Music at Chateau-sur-Mer

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