National Peace Jubilee and Musical Festival (1869 : Boston, Mass.)

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The National Peace Jubilee and Music Festival took place in Boston, Massachusetts on June 15-19, 1869, to commemorate the restoration of peace four years after the American Civil War. It was an "immense" gathering of orchestral and choral performers. A second festival was held in 1872. Patrick Gilmore, a noted bandmaster of the era, organized both Peace Jubilees.

From the description of Collection, 1869. (Swarthmore College, Peace Collection). WorldCat record id: 28572437

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Massachusetts--Boston
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Concerts
Music festivals
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