The History of Guitars: A Lecture Concert

a One Book, One Community Event

Join us for a concert lecture that tells the history of guitars through words, pictures, and music.

Markus Krueger of the Clay County Historical Society and musicians Pat Lenertz and Friends present a concert lecture that shows, tells, and demonstrates the history and evolution of the guitar, from its roots in the Ancient Middle East to the guitars of today. Along our journey we'll take stops in 1500s Spain, 1800s Hawaii, and 1940s California.

This program is sponsored by the Lake Agassiz Regional Library and is offered free-of-charge in conjuction with One Book, One Community thanks in part to funding from the Minnesota Arts & Cultural Heritage Fund. The One Book, One Community selected title for 2026 is The Birth of Loud: Leo Fender, Les Paul, and the Guitar-Pioneering Rivalry That Shaped Rock 'n' Roll by Ian S. Port. Learn more at 1book1community.org