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What can we do for you?

We have the capability to run a full Rev-war period encampment complete with Field Music, Artificers, Rangers and Artillery ... demonstrating ... the use of the fife and drum in performing the Camp Duties as well as providing simple entertainment for the men and their families in the evenings; the military drills; the activities and functions of the women and families who moved with the camp in wartime or who were present in the camp during training days or musters; musket and artillery firing (with some audience participation). At some point in the day, we often stage an alarm coming into the camp and resulting in a rousing call to arms!

Since2015, we performed this kind of event at Historic Deerfield, The Nathan Hale Homestead in Coventry, Conneccticut, and the Hempsted House in New London, Connecticut. In previous years, New Windsor Cantonment, Shaftsbury, Vt, Heritage Plantations on the Cape, the battlefield in Old Saratoga, and Montauk Point, were among our venues.

Depending on your requirements, we can develop a two, four, or six-hour program tailored to suit the history of your specific site.

If you have an interest in bringing an event like this to your site, Click here to Contact NHAFD directly
or
or Click here to Contact our Business Manager, Kate McKale

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If you have an interest in joining us, arranging for an appearance at your event, or simply desire more information, feel free to write to: Nathan Hale Ancient Fifes And Drums, P.O.Box 776, Coventry, Ct. 06238.....
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Where and When to See the

Nathan Hale Ancient Fifes & Drums Corps

Performing

Practice Format ...

IN warm weather, We will meet on the grounds of the Nathan Hale Homestead according to the following schedule
(UNLESS RAIN, SLEET, OR SNOW CAUSES US TO USE OUR OWN BUILDING).
Beginning instruction will continue as before.
We will used this added time to work on our performance.
You might consider using bug repellant and sun screen to your best advantage.
Each session is going to be structured as closely as possible to this outline :

· 7:00 to 8:00 P.M. "ish" Full Corps Practice when necessary, check your emails.
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We have a lot of work to do, musically, in preparation for the coming year, so It is most important that everyone attend as many practice sessions as possible, making due allowance for family, school, work, and church. As you sort your priorities, we ask that you place the Nathan Hale Ancient Fifes and Drums a tight 5th place.

Nathan Hale Ancient Fifes and Drums, Inc
P.O.Box 776
Coventry, Ct 06238