Fort Ticonderoga to Host Annual Fife & Drum Corps Muster, 7/27

Experience Martial music at its best at Fort Ticonderoga - America's Fort July 27 during the Fife and Drum Corps Muster! From the American Revolution, to the Civil War, to modern commemoration, learn about the practical purpose of fifes and drums. Enjoy the stirring rhythms and tunes of these classic marches and camp songs.

"The Fife & Drum Corps Muster highlights the role Fife & Drum music has played in the commemoration of American history. Fife and Drum Corps gained increased popularity during the American bicentennial celebrations," said Beth Hill, Fort Ticonderoga President and CEO. "In 18th -century military life, fifes and drums served as one of the primary modes of battlefield communication and camp regulation."

Fort Ticonderoga formed its first Fife and Drum Corps in 1926 on the eve of the 150th anniversary celebrations of American Independence. Today the Fort Ticonderoga Fife and Drum Corps is comprised of Ticonderoga area high school students who are paid employees of Fort Ticonderoga. The Fife and Drum Corps is part of Fort Ticonderoga's Interpretive Department whose focus brings to life Fort Ticonderoga's specific history through daily interpretive programs, historic trades and special events.

Admission to the Fife & Drum Corps muster is included in a Fort Ticonderoga's general admission. A special evening Twilight Fife & Drum Corps performance will be presented at 7 pm on the Fort parade ground. Tickets for the evening program are $10, children 4 and under are free and Friends of Fort Ticonderoga are free. Admission to the Twilight Concert is included in a Clambake ticket which will also take place at Fort Ticonderoga from 3 pm-6 pm, July 27. To learn more about the event visit www.fortticonderoga.org or call 518-585-2821.