Civil War Sesquicentennial Concert Series - "The Turning Point of the War, 1863"

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one of the rich legacies of the Civil War is its music.

The Friends of Michigan History, Inc., is partnering with music organizations to present a series of free performances chronicling the music of the Civil War. The series of five annual concerts—each in recognition of Civil War events that took place 150 years earlier— will highlight the music sung by, composed by or dedicated to those on both sides of the war. This year's concert commemorates the Union victories during the colossal July 1-3 struggle at Gettysburg, Pennsylvania, and the July 4 fall of Vicksburg, Mississippi, after a Union siege.

• Today's concert, held on the east lawn of the State Capitol, features the 5th Michigan Regiment Band.

This event is sponsored by:
Friends of Michigan History

Contact the Michigan Historical Center.

Updated 01/11/2013