National Park Service News Release

For Immediate Release                                                                                                            Contact: Faye Walmsley

November 22, 2006                                                                                                                  301-767-3702

Gilmore’s Light Ensemble Performs at the Historic Great Falls Tavern

On Saturday, December 2^nd at 1: oo pm, join the Gilmore’s Light Ensemble as they perform 19^th Century holiday songs and carols. 

The Gilmore’s Light Ensemble plays and sings traditional 19^th Century holiday music using hammered dulcimer, guitar, banjo, mandolin, and accordion wearing clothing of the mid-1800’s. Come and join in the festive mood of the holiday season during the concert. Light refreshments will be served. 

The concert lasts until 4:00 pm and is free. There is entrance fee to the park of $5.00 per single vehicle. 

The Great Falls area of the C & O Canal National Historical Park is located at the intersection of Falls Rd. and MacArthur Blvd. in Potomac, Maryland. For more information about Gilmore’s Light Ensemble concertand the park, call 301-767-3714.

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