Swan Tavern Event

Held at the Swan Tavern located at 1 Paxton St in Leicester

The popular and folk songs of World War 1 were patriotic and inspiring. Some were filled with pathos, describing tragedy, loss, fear and hope. A surprising number were humorous. Music tied the men on the battlefield to their families at home. It united people in their beliefs, and inspired those who left home and family to fight. To listen to the songs of the First World War is to hear the cultural history of the period brought vividly to life. To End All Wars: Songs of the First World War is a presentation of period songs, some well-known, others more obscure, along with a discussion of the issues, events and personalities of the war. Music and songs will be performed by Rick Spencer and Dawn Indemuehle.  This project sponsored, in part, by a grant from the Leicester Arts Council, a local agency supported by the Massachusetts Cultural Council.