New England Militia in the Early Republic
Wed, Jun 03
|Storrs Library
In our nation’s first 50 years, the citizen militia was the primary means of defending the nation and its laws. Twice a year, almost every white man from 18 to 45 was required to attend training days to practice musket drills and marching maneuvers.
Time & Location
Jun 03, 2026, 6:30 PM – 8:00 PM
Storrs Library, 693 Longmeadow St, Longmeadow, MA 01106, USA
About the Event
LHS Presents: New England Militia in the Early RepublicIn-Person
In our nation’s first 50 years, the citizen militia was the primary means of defending the nation and its laws. Twice a year, almost every white man from 18 to 45 was required to attend training days to practice musket drills and marching maneuvers. Martial music played a major role in these training days to both convey commands, help keep the troops in step, and entertain both the militia and civilian onlookers. Tonight, we will delve into the roots of the militia in New England, the composition and training of the militia, and the martial music of the era.
This program helps Longmeadow Celebrate the 250th Anniversary of the American Revolution.
This program sponsored by the Longmeadow Historical Society.
Registrations open at 6:30 PM Wednesday, April 22, 2026. Please register at https://longmeadowlibrary.libcal.com/event/15500559