Star-Spangled Banner Pageant: Staged in the Capitol Park at Madison, Wisconsin, in Celebration of the One-Hundredth Anniversary of the Writing of the ... Song by Francis Scott Key (Classic Reprint) - Hardcover

Miss. Ethel T. Rockwell

Hardcover

ISBN 10: 0332265099 ISBN 13: 9780332265094

Publisher: Forgotten Books, 2018

Synopsis

Experience a living history of the Star-Spangled Banner.

This pageant, staged in Capitol Park, Madison, Wisconsin, marks the one-hundredth anniversary of the nation’s song and brings history to life through scenes, songs, and dialogue.

The book blends historical narrative with dramatic episodes that recreate pivotal moments around the flag, its symbolism, and the people who shaped it. Expect period atmosphere, ceremonial imagery, and a sequence of vignettes that move from flag history to dramatic encounters at sea and on land.

• Historical overview of flags and the evolution of the national standard
• Dramatic scenes featuring key figures, letters, and testimonies that shaped public memory
• Period songs, chants, and choral moments that frame the narrative
• A staged pageant format that blends factual history with performance art

Ideal for readers curious about American flag history, national symbolism, and the art of historical pageantry, as well as fans of staged historical performances.

Edition details

• Publisher: Forgotten Books
• Publication date: 2018
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 0332265099
• ISBN 13: 9780332265094
• Binding: Hardcover
• Number of pages: 46