Popular during the 1840s, the Hutchinson Family Singers performed songs that promoted abolitionism, sobriety and women's rights. Courtesy photo

NASHUA – Join us for a journey through time to the 1840s, when the Hutchinson Family Singers were the biggest musical sensation in America. Discover how this remarkable family impacted culture, politics, and music in their heyday. Guest speakers Marcia Nelson and Charlie Annand co-chair an all-volunteer group determined to create a public memorial to honor the famous singers’ legacy.

Join us for a 45-minute discussion and slideshow that’s incredibly popular, followed by a question and answer session. The event will be held on Feb. 3 at 1 p.m. at the Speare Memorial Museum at 5 Abbott St.

Arrive early to hear Hutchinson Family Singers music throughout the museum, which will be open for self-guided tours from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m.

The Hutchinson Family Singers were a musical group comprised of four siblings from New Hampshire who achieved widespread popularity in the 1840s. Known for their vocal harmonies and socially conscious lyrics, they used their music to promote abolitionism, sobriety and women’s rights. Their impact on American culture and politics was significant, as they were among the first artists to use music as a tool for social change. A group of dedicated volunteers now works to create a public memorial to honor their legacy.

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