I'm a Lumberjack and that's OK!

We will explore the origins of the phrase “I’m a Lumberjack and I’m OK.” It’s a saying that many people recognize, but have you ever wondered about its origins? Join us for “A Patchwork of Needles and Leaves: An Introduction to the Music of the Upper Midwest Shanty Boy.” This one-hour lecture will delve into the daily life of a shanty boy, provide a brief history of the profession, examine the role of music in lumber camps, and feature a selection of songs that shanty boys sang in the Upper Midwest.