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They All Had Names: A Civil War Musical

  • Door County Granary 72 E. Locust Ct Sturgeon Bay, WI, 54235 United States (map)

In partnership with the Door County Granary and the Sturgeon Bay Historical Society, Larry Desotell and Rich Wolter present They All Had Names: A Civil War Musical.

This is the story of Union soldiers, Confederate prisoners, and a slave who interacted at Camp Randall in the Spring of 1862 and their modern ancestors who met at Forest Hill Cemetery in Madison. The music and script deals with such topics as the nature of freedom, the human cost of war and the experiences of both prisoners and their guards and how those experiences are viewed in modern times.

Some songs are upbeat, some sad, but all are inspiring.

This event is free and open to the public:

  • Performance will be outside, weather permitting, please plan accordingly

  • Attendees may bring their own chairs but chairs will be available

  • Beer, wine, and concessions for sale at the Granary Wharf Cafe

Book, Lyrics and Music by Larry Desotell and Rich Wolter

Musicians:

Rich Wolter: Guitar and Vocals

Kay Bidwell-Loberg: Fiddle and Vocals

Tad Greene: Banjo and Vocals

Jeff Holland: Mandolin, Flute, and Vocals

Larry Desotell: Narration

Free and open to the public

Door County Granary, 72 E. Locust Ct, Sturgeon Bay, WI

*** Note: The Granary is an uninsulated indoor space please dress accordingly.

 
 
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