"You Have Lost America by the Irish" - History & Music of the Irish in the War for Independence

Join the Andy McGann Comhaltas branch as they present "You Have Lost America by the Irish": Irish and Irish-Americans in the American Revolution Through History and Music.

Could the American Revolution Have Been Won without their (Irish and Irish-American) participation? Come and Find Out!

This engaging program will present the important part the Irish and Irish-Americans played in the formation of America and its War of Independence from Great Britain! Historian and Comhaltas member Bill Devlin will explain the history via a Powerpoint presentation, with songs and music from the period presented by the musicians of our branch. Learn about the brave Irish and Irish-Americans who fought for our country's freedom, and the contributions they made to form America!

This program takes place on Saturday, March 7, 2026 starting at 2:30 pm, at the Danbury Museum & Historical Society, 43 Main Street in Danbury, CT. All are welcome, and admission is free.

You may also like the following events from Andy McGann CCE:

• Next Monday, 15th December, 12:00 pm, "Holly, Ivy & Shamrock" Holiday Music at Danbury Hospital in Danbury
• Next Thursday, 18th December, 06:00 pm, Candles & Carols Christmas program & singalong in Danbury
• This month, 22nd December, 12:00 pm, "Holly, Ivy & Shamrock" Holiday Music at New Milford Hospital in New Milford

Also check out other Music events in Danbury, Entertainment events in Danbury.