Mandolins for the Holidays

Doug Austin and Barry Trott explore the history of the mandolin in America from its roots in the 18th century through the Civil War, to the popular mandolin orchestras of the late 19th and early 20th centuries, to contemporary mandolin music. Enjoy classical, popular and seasonal pieces by the two talented musicians. Programs and exhibitions at the Colonial Williamsburg Foundation’s DeWitt Wallace Decorative Arts Museum are supported by the DeWitt Wallace Endowment Fund.