America: Songs of Protest and Freedom at Seward

On Saturday, July 25, 2026, from 6:00 PM to 7:30 PM, Seward (William) Park hosts *America: Songs of Protest and Freedom*, a free concert marking the nation's 250th anniversary. The multi-genre performance, written and narrated by journalist Cheryl Corley, blends spoken word with music by a band led by singer/songwriter Lucy Smith. The program includes selections from Walt Whitman, Curtis Mayfield, John Lennon, and Beyoncé, exploring America's history from its founding to the present.