Lincoln & Liberty: Songs as Sound Clips from the Civil War,
with Bill Rossiter

The messages in songs from the civil war, both the "official" songs and the sometimes-wicked parodies written by the troops, give us a glimpse of the period that we might miss if we study only battles and politics. Lincoln himself was often the subject—or the target—of these songs, some of which make today's political wrangling look downright polite. This presentation features "clips" from that soundtrack, accompanied by banjo, guitar, autoharp and harmonica

Rossiter has a master’s degree in literature.  He taught literature and folklore for 25 years at Flathead Valley Community College in Kalispell. He has written and produced radio, television and theatrical productions, and has played in various Dixieland and bluegrass groups for many years.