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| Jeremiah Coleman, a Middletown native killed in WWI. |
On Thursday, November 16, at 7:00pm, Middletown native Tom Callinan will present a program of diverse songs from and about World War I, drawn from his 40-year career as a full-time creative and performing artist.
Tom will be self-accompanied with an assortment of string, wind and percussion instruments. In addition to weaving a narrative about 'The War To End All Wars,' Tom will present the answer to a life-long family mystery: why his great-uncle Jerry’s name was not included on the WWI obelisk on the Washington Terrace Green.
With the assistance of the Middlesex County Historical Society and Russell Library's archives of period newspaper articles, Tom was able to learn more about Jeremiah's life, and as a result he composed 'Searching for Great-Uncle Jerry.’ He hopes it will not only help keep Private Coleman's name and memory alive, but it may inspire others to find out more about their respective family histories.
With the assistance of the Middlesex County Historical Society and Russell Library's archives of period newspaper articles, Tom was able to learn more about Jeremiah's life, and as a result he composed 'Searching for Great-Uncle Jerry.’ He hopes it will not only help keep Private Coleman's name and memory alive, but it may inspire others to find out more about their respective family histories.
Drop-in ; no registration.
Sponsored by the Friends of the Russell Library.
Call (860) 347-2520 for additional information.
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