Tue, Jun 30
|Historic Winslow House
Dancing in the Revolution
In the colonial period, and during the revolution, dance and music became intertwined with politics, religion and economics.
Time & Location
Jun 30, 2026, 10:30 AM – 12:00 PM
Historic Winslow House, 634 Careswell St, Marshfield, MA 02050, USA
About the event
10:30 Registration & Refreshments
11:00 Presentation
Members $5/ Non-Members $10
In the colonial period, and during the revolution, dance and music became intertwined with politics, religion and economics. The careers of William Turner, a dancing master in Boston, and Thomas Pike, a dancing master in Philadelphia, affected each other, and were affected by the times. We share primary sources that reveal the course of their lives, and illustrate how important dance was to colonial America. We also include information on Mary Cowley, a dancing mistress in Newport, Rhode Island, who managed to avoid political entanglements, and taught dancing to the Americans, British, and French.
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