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2026 marks the 250th anniversary of the United States’ Declaration of Independence. America: Songs and Stories and Protest and Freedom is a prosaic, poetic and musical journey about the United States that encompasses the rage, hope, resilience and history that shaped the country over its many years. It is produced by the creative team of NPR journalist, Cheryl Corley, and singer/songwriter, Lucy Smith and includes the stories, speeches and songs about freedom and change as experienced by leaders, activists and others.

The concert chronicles America’s story from its founding years to the 21st century. It includes the words of Thomas Paine’s Liberty Tree, Katherine Lee Bates’ America the Beautiful, and Langston Hughes’ Weary Blues. Songs include: Woody Guthrie’s This Land Is Your Land, Marvin Gaye’s Mercy Mercy Me, and Beyonce’s Freedom.

Personnel: Cheryl Corley, writer & narrator; Lucy Smith Quintet - Lucy, voice; Jon Deitemyer, drums; Carmani Edwards, bass; William Kurk, keys; Greg Ward, alto sax

Bring Your Chairs and Blankets for a Night Out in the Parks!

FREE CONCERT SERIES - ALL AGES

2026 marks the 250th anniversary of the United States’ Declaration of Independence. America: Songs and Stories and Protest and Freedom is a prosaic, poetic and musical journey about the United States that encompasses the rage, hope, resilience and history that shaped the country over its many years. It is produced by the creative team of NPR journalist, Cheryl Corley, and singer/songwriter, Lucy Smith and includes the stories, speeches and songs about freedom and change as experienced by leaders, activists and others.

The concert chronicles America’s story from its founding years to the 21st century. It includes the words of Thomas Paine’s Liberty Tree, Katherine Lee Bates’ America the Beautiful, and Langston Hughes’ Weary Blues. Songs include: Woody Guthrie’s This Land Is Your Land, Marvin Gaye’s Mercy Mercy Me, and Beyonce’s Freedom.

Personnel: Cheryl Corley, writer and narrator; Lucy Smith Quintet - Lucy, voice; Jon Deitemyer, drums; Carmani Edwards, bass; William Kurk, keys; Lenard Simpson, alto sax

Bring Your Chairs and Blankets for a Night Out in the Parks!

FREE CONCERT SERIES - ALL AGES

2026 marks the 250th anniversary of the United States’ Declaration of Independence. America: Songs and Stories and Protest and Freedom is a prosaic, poetic and musical journey about the United States that encompasses the rage, hope, resilience and history that shaped the country over its many years. It is produced by the creative team of NPR journalist, Cheryl Corley, and singer/songwriter, Lucy Smith and includes the stories, speeches and songs about freedom and change as experienced by leaders, activists and others.

The concert chronicles America’s story from its founding years to the 21st century. It includes the words of Thomas Paine’s Liberty Tree, Katherine Lee Bates’ America the Beautiful, and Langston Hughes’ Weary Blues. Songs include: Woody Guthrie’s This Land Is Your Land, Marvin Gaye’s Mercy Mercy Me, and Beyonce’s Freedom.

Personnel: Cheryl Corley, writer & narrator; Lucy Smith Quintet - Lucy, voice; Jon Deitemyer, drums; Carmani Edwards, bass; William Kurk, keys; Greg Ward, alto sax

Bring Your Chairs and Blankets for a Night Out in the Parks!