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Sep 19, 2026
America: Songs of Protest and Freedom at Washington
Date and Time:
Sep 19, 2026
Saturday, 3:00 PM - 4:30 PM
Saturday, 3:00 PM - 4:30 PM
Location Notes
This event takes place in front of the Dusable History Museum in the sunken garden.
Event Fee
$0.00
Age Range
All Ages
Categories:
Music , Night Out in the Parks , America 250 Image
Description
2026 marks the 250th anniversary of the United States. America: Songs and Stories of Protest and Freedom is a multi-genre concert of spoken word and music. It’s written and narrated by award-winning journalist, Cheryl Corley, and features a stellar band lead by singer/songwriter Lucy Smith.
The concert chronicles America’s story from its founding years to the 21st century. It includes Walt Whitman’s “I Hear America Singing” along with the words of other American authors. Songs include: Curtis Mayfield’s “This is My Country”, John Lennon’s “Imagine,” and Beyonce’s “Freedom.” It is a performance that presents the intricacies of America’s 250 years.