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Celebrating 250 Years: Songs of America’s Hometowns with Charlie Maguire
April 23 | 7pm | Warroad RiverPlace
Free & Open to the Public
Folk musician Charlie Maguire presents a program reflecting on the lives of everyday Americans as the country approaches its 250th anniversary in 2026. Known as the first Singing Ranger in the National Park Service and an Outreach Artist for the Smithsonian Traveling Exhibition Service, Maguire has spent years collecting and sharing stories through music.
This performance focuses on the people who built and sustained communities across rural America, farmers, small business owners, wilderness preservers, and working families. Through a mix of original songs and familiar favorites, Maguire connects audiences to the shared experiences that shaped the country.
The program includes well-known songs such as “Red River Valley,” along with others from the American folk tradition, inviting the audience to listen, reflect, and at times sing along. Maguire performs using guitar, harmonica, jawharp, spoons, and even a frying pan, creating a sound that is both simple and rich in tradition.
Blending music, storytelling, and a bit of humor, this program offers a down-to-earth look at American life, past and present, and leaves audiences with a strong sense of connection to the people and places that continue to shape the nation.