Music played an important role in the American Revolution.
In the days prior to electronic communication, music served not only as a form of entertainment,
but communication as well.

Music was also employed to convey both patriotism and the grievances of the colonists.
There were many songs from the period leading up to and during the American Revolution
that were instrumental in promoting liberty and freedom in the colonies.
Listed below are several songs supporting the Patriotic Cause leading to
the creation of the United States.
Click on any song below for its background explaining the context and purpose of the song.
For some of the songs there is also an audio clip of the song played on the fife.

If you have a favorite song from the American Revolution, let us know by contacting our Webmaster.

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Presentations on the music of the American Revolution
are available upon request. For more information,
check our fife and drum flyer or visit our Speakers Bureau.

Fife & Drum Performances

Come and enjoy our fife & drum performances
on the following dates.

2026

May

30^th - First Families of Kentucky Luncheon
Location: Boone Tavern, 100 Main St., Berea, KY
Time: noonish (muster at 11:15 a.m.)

June

1^st - Kentucky Statehood Day
Location: Locust Grove, 561 Blankenbaker Ln, Louisville, KY
Time: TBD (Setup at TBD)

6^th - Kentucky History Day
Location: Old State Capital, 300 W. Broadway, Frankfort, KY
Time: 4:30 p.m. to 5:00 p.m.

28^th - Rev War Monument Dedication
Location: Old Courthouse, 10 S. Main St. Madisonville, KY
Time: 2:00 p.m. (central) (muster at 1:15 p.m.)

July

3^rd - Fife & Drum Independence Day Presentation
Location: Outlet Shoppes of the Bluegrass, Simpsonville, KY
Time: 2:35 p.m. - 4:00 p.m.

4^th - Naturalization Ceremony
Location: Locust Grove, 561 Blankenbaker Ln, Louisville, KY
Time: TBD (Setup at TBD)

August

14^th - Music of the American Revolution Fife & Drum Presentation
      Location: Hunter Shelter, Blue Licks Battlefield State Park, 10299 Maysville Rd.,
      Carlisle, KY
       Time: TBD

20^th - Spencer County Historical Society
Location: Spencer County Public Library, 168 Taylorsville Rd, Taylorsville, KY
Time: 6:30 p.m. (Setup at 5:30 p.m.)