Songs of the Revolution(s)

Celebrate 250 years of the United States of America with Songs of the Revolution(s), an uplifting and engaging evening of history through story and song at the historic Cameo Theatre in Bristol, Virginia.

Date: Friday, November 13, 2026

Time: 7:00 p.m. (Doors 6:30 p.m.)

Location: Cameo Theatre, 703 State Street, Bristol, VA

Cost: $15 (includes applicable taxes/fees)

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Songs of the Revolution(s) explores revolutionary moments in America’s and Virginia’s history through song and spoken word – from the American Revolution and struggle for civil rights and women’s suffrage, to the evolution of industry and innovation, to sacrifice and service in many spheres of American life, to the connections between people and communities that make our nation stronger and more vibrant.

A wide variety of talented artists will join together in this original production presented by the Birthplace of Country Music Museum, the Crooked Road – Virginia’s Heritage Music Trail, Mountain Empire Children’s Choral Academy (MECCA), and Theatre Bristol. Reserve now for this limited engagement featuring traditional and modern American tunes and the stories behind them that have shaped our country, including:

A Hamilton mash-up with performers coordinated by Dave Eggar

“Kings Mountain” by the MECCA Men and Tyler Hughes

“Lift Every Voice and Sing” by Lee Street Baptist Church

“Keep Marching” from the musical Suffs with Florencia Rusinol, Bella Voce, and the YWCA TechGYRLS

“Highwayman” by Theatre Bristol soloists

Plus many other beloved and powerful songs, stories, and patriotic favorites that will inspire!

Thank you to Virginia Humanities, Virginia Tourism Corporation, the City of Bristol Virginia, and the United Company Foundation for their support of this program, and Virginia High School for making a free performance for Bristol Virginia Public School students possible.