The Tri-Cities Historical Museum is pleased to present Donn Werling, along with his wife Diane, as we invite you to come Play the Past: A Beginning Exploration of Folk Instruments and Music. Donn and Diane will give a hands-on introduction to instruments and instrumentation they have used to both enjoy and share folk music in their many performances around the Great Lakes for decades.
From the jaw’s harp and gourd rhythm instruments of the fur trade era, the harmonica and banjo of the schooner/passenger ship era, to the guitar and bass cello of Sweetwater folk music of today, the Museum welcomes all ages to get up close and experience our Great Lakes Musical Heritage. Play the Past with us on Saturday, April 20th at 1pm here at the Museum. This program is part of a series, diving into Sweetwater Folk Music. Come sing along!