The Acton
Minutemen
Today's Acton Minutemen are made up of men, women, and children, ages
5 through 85. We strive to bring history to life by portraying those
brave Patriots of the American Revolution from Acton who risked, and
even gave, their lives on April 19th, 1775 in the cause for freedom.
Brigade of the American
Revolution (B.A.R.)
The Brigade is a nonprofit living history association
dedicated to recreating life and times of the common soldier of the
American Revolution, 1775-1783.
Cassie &
Tom's Gettysburg Trips
A personal photo collection of the Gettysburg battlefield.
Some beautiful photos and a little bit of history make this a very enjoyable
site for anyone who would like to visit Gettysburg -- or already has.
The Cincinnati
Chapter - Ohio Society - Sons of the American Revolution
The purposes of our Society are historic, educational, and patriotic.
We seek to maintain and extend: the institutions of American freedom,
an appreciation for true patriotism, a respect for our national symbols,
the value of American citizenship, the unifying force of e pluribus
unum, that has created from people of many nations, one nation and one
people.
Connecticut
Colony Military Association
An umbrella group for Connecticut Revolutionary War reenactors.
Connecticut
Fifers and Drummers Association
The Connecticut Fifers and Drummers Association was organized in 1885
with the purpose to improve drum corps; compete for prizes; bring the
members of the Association into closer union and good fellowship; and
to continue in spirit the martial music of past and present generations.
Connecticut Revwar
Reenactors
A Revolutionary War living History and reenactors group based in the
eastern Connecticut area portraying the British forces in North America.
The Corps of
Drums Society
Founded in 1977 in London, England with the primary
aim of preserving and promoting drum and fife music based on the traditions
of the British Army.
Daughters
of the American Revolution
The D.A.R. was founded in 1890 and incorporated by an Act of the United
States Congress in 1896.
Fort
Henry
Restored 19th century British military fortress, features daily fife
and drum music demonstrations, military re-enactments including artillery
firing, childrens' and school group programs, and tours in English and
French. Owned by Parks Canada; operated by St. Lawrence Parks. Weekly
"Sunset Ceremony" often features visiting fife and drum or
pipe and drum bands.
Fort
Ticonderoga
Fort Ticonderoga visitors enter the garrison grounds through iron gates,
and drive through history: the Carillon Battlefield, site of the greatest
French victory of the Seven Years War as well as the subsequent battles
during the French & Indian and American Revolutionary wars.
George
Washington's Mount Vernon
The official website of George Washington's home at Mount Vernon. Explore
information about Library and Collections, Mansion Tours, Archaeology
and Preservation, Educational Resources and more.
Museum
of the Confederacy
The world's largest and most comprehensive collection of military, political
and domestic artifacts and art associated with the period of the Confederacy,
1861-1865.
Old
Guard Fife & Drum Corps Alumni
Commemorating the individuals who served in the Old Guard and helping
to organize future reunions and keep precious memories fresh.
Port
Columbus Civil War Naval Center
A visit to Port Columbus will allow visitors to place their feet in
the shoes of those who made history in the sea services of the Union
and Confederate Navies during the Civil War. Visit the original Confederate
warships in the collection, some of the rarest and most significant
Civil War artifacts in the nation, and reconstructed ships in which
the visitor can feel how it must have been to live and work.
Preservation
Designs by Parmelee of Durham
Imprinted sportswear, Totes, Umbrellas and more -
We specialize in printing for the drum corps community. The corps may
provide the art or I will do a design. Also, I am an Individual member
of The Company of Fifers & Drummers. For more information, contact
Bob Parmelee on the web at www.preservationdesigns.com
or by email at preservationdesigns@comcast.net.
Regimental
Drum Major Association
A group of Drum Majors concerned about preserving the heritage, history,
and fellowship of the Drum Major art form, their goal is to provide
an information clearinghouse to current or aspiring regimental Drum
Majors. Membership in their organization is free.
Tambours
de 89
International Association of the French Drum School
William A.
Lanigan (1870 - 1939)
Drummer, 71st Regiment Drum and Fife Corps
The site is composed of news articles, pictures, and memorabilia from
William Lanigan's possessions and gives an interesting glimpse into
the popularity and significance of the drummer boys of the late 1800s
and
early 1900s.
