(BRICK TOWNSHIP, NJ) -- The momentous decision by our founding fathers to emerge from colonization and establish a new nation will soon mark its 250th anniversary. In honor of this historic milestone, join us for Anne and Ridley Enslow's "Music of the American Revolution" at the Ocean County Library Brick Branch on Saturday, July 5, 2025. The event begins at 2:00pm.
The Enslows will treat you to lively 18th-century songs that embody the struggle for American Independence including stirring ballads, satirical ditties, victory anthems, drinking songs, dance tunes, and “Battle of the Kegs,” written by Declaration of Independence signer Francis Hopkinson.
Anne and Ridley will appear in historically accurate garb, with instruments to match – a violin that dates to 1776 and a hammered dulcimer. They will be accompanied by their “limberjack,” a dancer sure to please everyone from 9 to 90 in the audience.
History and entertainment go hand-in-hand for them, from “liberty songs” of the Revolution to rousing strains of the Civil War era. “We sing in harmony and tell stories to the music. Most of all, we try to have fun. As we’ve discovered, if we’re having fun, the audience will have fun, too.”
Please register at tinyurl.com/OclBRevolution to attend this free program. For more information, visit or call the OCL Brick Branch, 301 Chambers Bridge Road, (732) 477-4513. See the full schedule of Library programs in the online Calendar of Events.
The Enslows have recorded six compilations of early American historical songs. Music of the American Colonies and Music for Abraham Lincoln received Notable Recording Awards from the American Library Association. Music for Abraham Lincoln also won recognition by the Abraham Lincoln Bicentennial Commission.
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