The Critton Hollow String Band will perform at the Alexandria History Museum at The Lyceum on Friday, October 10, from 7:30 to 9:30 p.m. The band, which has been active since 1975, is known for its performances of traditional American music using instruments such as the fiddle, hammer dulcimer, banjo, and guitar. Their repertoire includes songs from early Appalachian settlements as well as contemporary folk music.
Tickets for the event are priced at $28 for adults and $10 for attendees aged 17 and under. Advance tickets can be purchased online at ticketstripe.com/CrittonHollow. Free snacks will be available at the event, with wine and beer offered for sale.
This concert is part of the Traditional Music at The Lyceum series. Upcoming events in this series include House of Hamill on November 2 and John Doyle and Cathie Ryan’s “An Irish Christmas” on December 16. These concerts are co-sponsored by the Office of Historic Alexandria and the North American Morris Dance Organization. More information about these events can be found at alexandriava.gov/Lyceum.
According to the press release: “The Office of Historic Alexandria preserves and shares the history of the City of Alexandria with eight museums, historic sites, archives, archaeology, tours, exhibits and public programs. Through powerful storytelling and confronting the City’s past, Historic Alexandria enriches the present and inspires the future. We enhance the quality of life for residents and visitors and serve as a partner in the City’s equity and inclusion initiatives.”
For those needing disability accommodations or language assistance services to attend these events or access information about them, contact details are provided by organizers.
