GARDNER — Gardner Museum will celebrate St. Patrick’s Day on Thursday with Anne O’Connell’s lively group demonstrating Irish step dance, which has its roots in traditional Irish dance. It all starts with a museum-hosted reception at 6:30 p.m. The program follows at 7 p.m. Reserve your seat by calling 978-632-3277 or emailing: info@gardnermuseuminc.com.

The following Thursday, the museum will host a demonstration of the Daily Camp life of a Civil War Army field drummer.

3/22/18

Demonstration of daily camp life of a Civil War Army field drummer. View an original Civil War-era snare drum and enjoy a presentation on the Evolution of American Rudimental Drumming, presented by percussion coach James Buckley. A museum-hosted reception at 6:30 p.m. precedes the event. Reservation is required by calling 978-632-3277 or emailing: info@gardnermuseuminc.com.