Chautauqua Program: Magic Carpet Made of Steel:Song of America's Railroads

Story Published: May 5, 2008 at 2:47 PM PDT

By Rob Collier

Event Details

Start Date: May 17, 2008 - End Date: May 17, 2008

Time: 1 PM

Location: Coos Bay Public Library's Myrtlewood Room.

Event Description

The glory days of America's railroads may be gone, but the memories linger in hundreds of songs. Storyteller, singer and historian Jeni Foster will present the
program: Magic Carpet Made of Steel: Songs of America's Railroads.
This entertaining program presents vignettes from American history through the prism of railroad songs. They include Black and Irish worksongs, country music, folk music, the blues, Dixieland and songs from the Underground Railroad in the Civil Rights Movement.
All aboard for a fascinating journey across America!
Call 541-269-1101 for information.
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