Marc Ferris presents The Star-Spangled Mystery

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Lecture, Performance

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Adults
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Written in 1814, The Star Spangled Banner is the most controversial song in United States history and it continues to inflame passion. In his engaging and entertaining presentation Star Spangled Mystery, author Marc Ferris delivers a musical history tour covering the strange history of our national anthem along with other patriotic songs. Almost every American knows these tunes. 

Marc Ferris is the author of Star Spangled Banner: The Unlikely Story of America's National Anthem , Marc Ferris has appeared on CNN, MSNBC, NPR, CBS This Morning and many other major media outlets.

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