“Over the River and Through the Wood” is a Thanksgiving poem written by Lydia Maria Child. It was first published in 1844 as “The New-England Boy’s Song about Thanksgiving Day.” An anonymous musician set the poem to the tune we know today. You may find it interesting to read
Over the River and Through the Wood: 7 Fun Facts
by New England Historical Society, while you listen to this fun song on lyre and alto recorder!
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This is delightful. It made me feel like I am a kittle girl, out skipping down the sidewalk around my grand-parent’s home. The trip from our home to theirs was only about 2 miles – and we drove through the woods all the way. It is that same trip through the woods, on River Road, that I live on today – I passed this house in the woods on my way to and from Grandma’s house in all seasons. What a happy memory your song brought to me today. Thank you!
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