Black History Month – Notable Feature (2)

  Aida Overton-Walker   Known as the “Queen of the Cakewalk”, Ms. Walker was a prominent   African American vaudevillian in the early 1900’s.   Performing as an actress, singer, dancer and choreographer,   her success was...

Notable Feature: A. G. Badger

Alfred G. Badger 1814-1892 Alfred Badger was a flute specialist who manufactured flutes in the mid 1840’s.  He is famous for inventing a new cylindrical bore Boehm system flute in America.  His flutes are still sought after by musicians and enthusiasts.  He is...