A Dash of Nutmeggery in the Revolutionary War

Connecticut's first troubadour, Tom Callinan, performs songs from the 1700s and shares tales featuring the Constitution State. Join us in celebrating the semiquincentennial of the signing of The Declaration of Independence. The program offers history, inspires patriotism, and features musical entertainment. Register to attend. 

Sponsored by CT Humanities, The Friends of the Granby Public Libraries, and Salmon Brook Historical Society. 

More about the presenter/performer:

Tom Callinan is more than a multi-faceted performing artist. He holds a B.S. in Secondary Education (English Major/Music Concentration) from Central Connecticut State University, and an M.A.L.S. (Music Concentration) from Wesleyan University. After several years of successful teaching in public schools, Callinan launched a full-time career in the creative and performing arts. Annually he presents hundreds of performances for tens of thousands of people of all ages.

In 1991, he was designated Connecticut's first "Official State Troubadour" through legislation by The General Assembly.

His credits include: ABC's "Good Morning America," PBS' "Shining Time Station," starring Ringo Starr, CNN's "Earth Matters," and National Public Radio. Excerpts from two original songs, "Glasnost To Go" and "They're Not Evil Anymore" were included in Connecticut Public Television's Emmy Award-winning documentary "A Connecticut Yankee In Red Square." Two other original songs, "Come On & Sing Along!" and "Save What's Left" were included in the "We Like Kids" Songbooks, distributed throughout the U.S.

In 1995 Tom was designated a Master Teaching Artist by the Connecticut Commission on the Arts. In 1999, he was selected to represent Connecticut at The John F. Kennedy Center For The Performing Arts' Millennium Stage State Days Series in Washington D.C.

Callinan performs year round and has gained much acclaim for his programs.