October 29 through December 10 the Laurens County Library offers you a unique opportunity to learn about America's rich musical heritage by hosting an exciting exhibit, "New Harmonies, Celebrating American Roots Music."
This 800 square-foot exhibit features Smithsonian displays that tell the story of where today's music originated. It will feature Native American Music, Sacred, Folk, Blues, Country, Jazz, Latino, Polka, and Klezmer!
"We want to make sure everyone who would like to will have a chance to visit this exhibit," said Library Assistant Joey Holmes, who went on to add, "This exhibit will appeal to people of any age with musical interests, historical interests, and social interests. There are even web resources for school children that include worksheets and scavenger hunts for various grade levels."
Individuals and families are welcome. Scout groups are welcome. Public school groups are welcome. Private school groups are welcome. Home-school groups are welcome. College and university groups are welcome. Special needs groups are welcome. Senior Citizens groups are welcome. EVERYONE is welcome.
Also as part of this exhibit, the library will offer free programs featuring folk, blues, and mountain music, as well as a banjo workshop and more! Feel welcome to inquire about these.
Some things to remember:
Larger groups would want to call and schedule a good time to visit.
There is no cost for individuals and groups visiting this exhibit.
The Laurens County Library is completely ADA accessible.
The Library has ample parking for visiting buses.
The Laurens County Library is open
Mondays, 9 AM to 8:30 PM
Tuesdays, 9 AM to 8:30 PM
Wednesdays, 9 AM to 6 PM
Thursdays, 9 AM to 8:30 PM
Fridays, 9 AM to 5 PM
Saturdays, 9 AM to 1 PM
Closed on Sundays
Before visiting, educators will want to visit http://www.museumonmainstreet.org/newharmonies/harmonies_class.htm.
New Harmonies has been made possible at the Laurens County Library by the Humanities Council SC. New Harmonies is part of Museum on Main Street, which is collaboration between the Smithsonian Institution and the Federation of State Humanities Councils. Support for Museum on Main Street has been provided by the United States Congress.
Laurens County has a rich musical heritage. Legendary bluesman Blind Reverend Gary Davis was born in Laurens County in 1896. In the year 1900, Pink Anderson (a bluesman who inspired the name of the British band "Pink Floyd") was born in Laurens County. Of course it is hard to forget Arthur Smith, musician, television star, and major record producer. He was born in Laurens County in 1921. We will celebrate them and their contributions to music (and more) while the New Harmonies exhibit is at the Laurens County Library!
For more information, call 864-681-READ (7323) or visit www.lcpl.org.
