The Old Barracks Museum will celebrate history, music and warm summer evenings with the fourth annual Taptoe Concert Series on July 8 and July 29.
The gates open at 7 p.m. and the music starts at dusk to magically and musically transport you to the 18th century. Reserved seating is available on our balconies or bring a lawn chair and enjoy the performance from the ground.
The Taptoe recreates a summer evening in 18th century Trenton, when the musick and the guard would march through a garrison town signaling the time for the taverns to close their taps and for the soldiers to return to their barracks.
A selection of military tunes will be followed by “A Tuneful Felicity,” opera and concerto selections by Handel, Arne, Purcell, Hewitt, and more performed by professional musicians and singers, including John Burkhalter on the English flute.
Beginning at dusk, the evening will be illuminated with dramatic lighting by torches, candles, and spotlights.
Advanced tickets available for purchase online at www.barracks.org or visiting the Old Barracks Museum Monday through Saturday, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Ticket prices are as follows: $25 reserved balcony seating with included light refreshments; $10 lawn seating; $20 reserved balcony seating for Old Barracks Museum members.
Proceeds from the event benefit the Old Barracks Museum, a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization.
