The Museum of Fife and Drum

 

 

 

You get the feeling that you are marching right along with the “Spirit of ’76″ as you tour the historic displays of The Museum of Fife & Drum. The shrill of the fife and the beat of the long drum send familiar patriotic tunes through the air. Civil War drummer boys smile at you from the walls, as if they hear the music, once again. If you’ve ever enjoyed participating in, or watching, a colorful parade, you’ll enjoy a visit to The Museum of Fife & Drum, just minutes from the Essex Steam Train and convenient to country inns, fine dining and the Connecticut River.

 

 

A Concert Series is held Tuesday evenings during the months of July and August, usually featuring two corps per night.

 

Conducted for drum corps, clubs, historical societies, college and high school music groups. To arrange a tour please email This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.. 

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Adults $5, Youth (12-17) $3, Seniors (60+) $3, Children under 12 Free.

The Museum of Fife & Drum is sponsored by the international service organization, The Company of Fifers & Drummers, Inc., which also maintains a library of field music and administrative offices adjacent to the museum proper.

 

The Company of Fifers & Drummers coordinates the activities of nearly 100 traditional fife and drum corps throughout the United States, Canada and parts of Europe. It is the largest organization of drum corps in the western world.

 

 

 

For directions see our Travel Directions page.

 

The Museum is also available for rent for meetings, rehearsals, and special occasions. Please visit our Building Use Guidelines for more information.