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

August

23^rd - Kentucky State Fair - Fife & Drum
Location: South Wing - Kentucky Expo Center, 937 Phillips Lane, Louisville, KY
Time: 2:00 - 7:00 p.m. (Setup at 1:30 p.m.)

28^th - Kentucky State Fair - Fife & Drum
Location: South Wing - Kentucky Expo Center, 937 Phillips Lane, Louisville, KY
Time: 2:00 - 5:00 p.m. (Setup at 1:30 p.m.)

29^th - Kentucky State Fair - Fife & Drum
Location: South Wing - Kentucky Expo Center, 937 Phillips Lane, Louisville, KY
Time: 2:00 - 5:00 p.m. (Setup at 1:30 p.m.)

30^th - The Old Church on The Dry Ridge
Location: 15 Warsaw Ave, Dry Ridge, KY
Time: 1:30 p.m. to 2:00 p.m. (muster at 1:00 p.m.)