1805
The Christian Harmony, or Songster's Companion, by Jeremiah Ingalls was one of the first collections with American Folk Hymns. It was published in Exeter, New Hampshire.
http://www.singingalls.org/
http://www.singingalls.org/
1814
"The Star-Spangled Banner" which was originally titled "Defense of Fort McHenry" was written by Francis Scott Key (pictured to the left) and set to the tune "Anacreon in Heaven." A short time after it was written, September 16, 1814, it was published in several Baltimore newspapers.
http://www.marylandtheseventhstate.com/article1014.html
http://www.marylandtheseventhstate.com/article1014.html
1815
The oldest continuous performing arts organization in the U.S, the Handel & Haydn Society was founded and have its first concert on Christmas Day in Boston.
1818
The first complete performance of G.F. Handel's oratorio, Messiah (1742), as it was published at that time on 25 December by The Handel & Haydn Society in Boston. It continues on today with H & H in annual performances, usually held in December.
http://manifoldgreatness.wordpress.com/2012/04/
http://manifoldgreatness.wordpress.com/2012/04/