There are few things more memorable than the Fife and Drum parade at Colonial Williamsburg. The experience is open to the public (no ticket required) and begins at the Capitol on the eastside of Duke of Gloucester Street.
March alongside or follow behind as the talented fifers and drummers make their way up DoG Street over to the Palace Green, where a real cannon is fired. With more than 700 marches annually, you can (and should!!!) find one that fits into your trip itinerary. You can find their schedule here. Understanding the origin behind the Fife and Drum Corps makes an unforgettable experience even richer. The 18th century field musicians were boys aged 10-18 years old. The music was used as an important communication tool during a time before phone calls or texting, and it kept the troops' spirits high as they marched into and out of battle. The tradition continues today as boys and girls are able to join the ranks at age 10 and graduate from the program after their 18th birthday. These dedicated young people, dressed in their tricorn hats and buckled shoes, are on the front lines of recreating fascinating colonial-era military and music history. You don't want to miss it.
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