The Life of Laura Ingalls Wilder in Story and Song

Laura Ingalls Wilder (1867-1957) left a lasting impact on American literature with her Little House series of books. In this presentation, John Notgrass takes you on a virtual tour of the places Laura lived, shares stories that didn't make it into her books, and performs songs that the Ingalls family enjoyed.

In her books, Laura makes reference to 127 different songs. This program features these selections:

• "Camptown Races" by Stephen Foster (1850)
• "The Battle Cry of Freedom" by George Root (1862)
• "Uncle Sam’s Farm" by Jesse Hutchinson Jr. (1850)
• "The Gum-Tree Canoe" by S.S. Steele and A.F. Winnemore (1847)
• "Nelly Was a Lady" by Stephen Foster (1849)
• "The Big Sunflower" by Bobby Newcomb (1868)
• "Oft in the Stilly Night" by Thomas Moore (1815)
• "Golden Years Are Passing By" by Will L. Thompson (1879)
• "Sweet By and By" by S. Fillmore Bennett and J. P. Webster (1867)

After you enjoy this recording, check out our online unit study that helps you learn even more about the life of Laura Ingalls Wilder, the places she lived, and the people she loved.