Beltrami County Historical Society Hosts Brown Bag History Series on the Federal Music Project

The Beltrami County Historical Society is pleased to announce the next installment of its monthly Brown Bag History Series. On Thursday, September 19, at noon, the Historical Society’s Executive Director, Emily Thabes, will present an engaging program about the Federal Music Project, which operated from 1935 to 1943 as part of the New Deal.

The Federal Music Project was an ambitious initiative aimed at providing employment to musicians during the Great Depression while fostering cultural enrichment across the United States. Emily Thabes will delve into the purpose of this program, its significant impact on music during the Depression era, and its enduring legacy. Attendees will also be treated to recordings and live performances of music from the period, offering a rich auditory experience that complements the historical narrative.

Speaker Biography:

Emily Thabes, Executive Director of the Beltrami County Historical Society, holds a bachelor’s degree in music theory from West Virginia Wesleyan College, M.L.I.S. from Florida State University, and M.S. in Interdisciplinary Leadership from Creighton University. She has an extensive background in music, having performed both as a solo artist and as a member of amateur and professional choirs across the United States. Her deep passion for music and history promises to make this presentation both informative and inspiring.

Event Details:

• Date: Thursday, September 19, 2024
• Time: 12:00 PM (Noon)
• Location: Beltrami County History Center, 130 Minnesota Ave. SW, Bemidji, MN
• Admission: Free to attend

Bring your lunch and join us for this fascinating look into a pivotal moment in American musical history. For more information, please contact the Beltrami County Historical Society at https://beltramihistory.org.

This event is open to the public, and we welcome everyone to participate in this educational and musical journey through history.