Museum of Work & Culture Hosts Seán Dagher for Sea Shanty Concert
Celebrated folk-singer to be featured in concert at the Museum of Work and Culture
(WOONSOCKET, R.I.) – The Museum of Work & Culture, a division of the Rhode Island Historical Society, is excited to announce Seán Dagher, a Sea Shanty Concert will be held on Friday, June 7th.
Dagher is an acclaimed singer and multi-instrumentalist from Montréal who specializes in all manner of folk songs. He is most well-known for his YouTube series “Shanty of the Week” and his recordings used in the video game Assassin’s Creed Black Flag. He has also played with the Orchestre Symphonique de Montréal and composed for theatre and video games.
The concert will begin at 7 pm, with a pre-concert party featuring beer and pizza beginning at 6 pm. Concert-only tickets are $25 and concert and party tickets are $40. Tickets are currently available on rihs.simpletix.com.
About the Rhode Island Historical Society
The Rhode Island Historical Society, the state’s oldest and only state-wide historical organization, is dedicated to honoring, interpreting, and sharing Rhode Island’s past to enrich the present and inspire the future. Founded in 1822, the RIHS is an advocate for history as a means to develop empathy and 21st-century skills, using its historical materials and knowledge to explore topics of timeless relevance and public interest. As a Smithsonian Affiliate, it is dedicated to providing high-quality, accessible public programming and educational opportunities for all Rhode Islanders through its four sites: the John Brown House Museum, the Museum of Work & Culture, the Mary Elizabeth Robinson Research Center, and the Aldrich House.
The headquarters of the Rhode Island Historical Society are located at 110 Benevolent Street, Providence, RI 02906. Information: (401) 331-8575. Website: rihs.org. Follow the RIHS on Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, and YouTube.