Nina Postupack, Ulster County Clerk, Announces Civil War Era Concert “Songs of the Irish Brigade” at the Matthewis Persen House Museum
Kingston, NY - Ulster County Clerk Nina Postupack is pleased to announce that on Saturday, June 11, the Ulster County Civil War Roundtable presents “Songs of the Irish Brigade,” a concert by The Veterans in a New Field, at the Matthewis Persen House. The house is located at 74 John Street in uptown Kingston, at the corner of John and Crown Streets. Admission is free and all are welcome.
On Saturday, June 11 from 10:00 am to 4:00 pm, The Veterans in a New Field will be at the Persen House. Join the members at 3:00 pm as they perform various songs of the Irish Brigade in the Civil War and songs of World War I. The members of the band continue to preserve and present the music of the Union Irish Brigade in the American Civil War, and recently added the songs of World War I. They ask listeners to please enjoy and remember the sacrifices that have been made. Come hear: Marching Through Georgia, Over There, You’re a Grand Old Flag, The Irish Volunteer, It's a Long Way to Tipperary, Yankee Doodle Dandy, Danny Boy, Give My Regards to Broadway, Goober Peas and many more!
The Irish Brigade, consisting of mostly Irish Americans, served in the Union Army in the American Civil War. This infantry brigade became known as the “Fighting 69th” and continued in later wars. The Irish Brigade was known in part for its famous war cry, the "Faugh a Ballaugh", meaning "clear the way." Since 1907, the Fighting 69th has been a unit of the New York National Guard.
“We are honored to have the members of The Veterans in a New Field play at the Persen House,” stated County Clerk Postupack. “Music plays such a large role in the history of our nation. Being able to experience the music of our Civil War ancestors will be a memorable and entertaining event for the whole family.”
For further information about the Matthewis Persen House Museum and other outreach programs of the Ulster County Clerk’s Office, please contact County Clerk Nina Postupack at (845) 340-3040 or countyclerk[at]co.ulster.ny[dot]us or visit us on Facebook.
