Feuding Founders Collective: Untold Drama of Silas Deane with Lyracle

Experience colonial and early federal New England parlor music performed by Lyracle, a vocal and viol ensemble, in the intimate Waterman Room at the Webb Deane Stevens Museum. Mezzo-soprano Ashley Mulcahy and viola da gambist James Perretta bring historically informed English songs and instrumental works to life, connecting local history with authentic period sound. This rare chamber music event offers a close, resonant setting perfect for appreciating the nuances of the era’s music. The museum’s colonial gardens and 18th-century architecture add to the historic ambiance of this one-time afternoon performance.