America Sings and Plays: An America 250 Event

America Sings & Plays
Presented by the Daughters of the American Revolution

For Ages 6+ to adult! Children 9 and under must be accompanied by an adult.

Step back in time for a fun-filled celebration of America's early days! Join the talented music duo Frederick Luft and Cherie Zahn as they perform traditional American and Colonial-era songs, bringing history to life through music and storytelling.

After the performance, families are invited to enjoy a variety of hands-on activities inspired by the Colonial period, including:

• Colonial games
• Jacks
• Paper doll crafts
• Make-your-own yarn dolls
• Arm wrestling challenges
• Patriotic coloring activities

A special Colonial-themed storytime featuring the book Cloaked in Courage: Uncovering Deborah Sampson, Patriot Soldier will follow the program, making this an engaging event for young history lovers and families alike.

Celebrate America's heritage through music, games, crafts, and old-fashioned fun!

Frederick Luft was a teacher for 41years. His early music experiences include listening and singing along to pop hits of the day from his parent’s console radio in the mid 1950’s and singing in church choir from age 5. He later studied voice and cello in college. In 1990 he recorded an album entitled “Music of the 1800’s” using guitar, banjo and dulcimer. It included songs of Civil War Era. Growing up in Waubeka, Wisconsin, “Home of Flag Day”, Fred has had much exposure to American patriotic music.
He is happy to share some of his favorites today.
Cherie Dowman Zahn Is a Wisconsin musician and a retired public school music teacher. She has traveled to and lived in many parts of the world. She loves to sing and write songs and has written hundreds of original musical pieces. You can find samples her original works on Spotify, Apple Music, and YouTube. Cherie also collects music from around the world that is filled with interesting and historical information. She considers it
a privilege to play music for you today.