Links
Locations
Colonial Williamsburg
The inspiration and center of historic fifing and drumming.
www.history.org
The Henry Ford (and Greenfield Village)
One of metro Detroit’s finest attractions.
www.thehenryford.org
Fort George, Niagara-on-the-Lake, Ontario
A beautiful reconstructed fort on the bank of the Niagara River. Home to many reenactments and a yearly muster.
www.pc.gc.ca/lhn-nhs/on/fortgeorge/index.aspx
River Raisin Battlefield, Monroe, Michigan
Soon to be a National Park. The sites of the Battles of the River Raisin.
http://www.nps.gov/rira/index.htm
Fort Meigs, Ohio
On the banks of the Maumee River. Hosts many reenactments and a muster during the summer.
www.fortmeigs.org
Fort Wayne, Detroit
Historic fort on the Detroit River in the heart of the city.
www.historicfortwaynecoalition.com
Old Fort Niagara, New York
A beautiful and impressive fort across the Niagara River from Fort George. Site of many reenactments throughout the year.
https://oldfortniagara.org
Music
The River Raisin Muster in Monroe, Michigan. Chosen as the National Muster for 2012.
One of the finest orchestras in the world. They perform at the Henry Ford on July 4th weekend.
http://www.facebook.com/RRmuster?sk=info
The Detroit Symphony Orchestra
One of the finest orchestras in the world. They perform at the Henry Ford on July 4th weekend.
www.detroitsymphony.com
The Company of Fifers and Drummers
The central organization of fifers and drummers. Located in Connecticut at the heart of the tradition.
www.companyoffifeanddrum.org
Cooperman Drum Company
Supplier of our fifes and drums, and friends and supporters of us and fifers and drummers everywhere.
www.cooperman.com
The Old Guard Fife and Drum Corps
One of the premier musical units in the U.S. Army.
http://www.army.mil/fifeanddrum/
Fifedrum.org
Useful online resources for fifers and drummers.
www.fifedrum.org
Fifemojo.org
A fun, loose association of fifers and drummers.
http://www.fifemojo.org/
Ray Hauley Music
A great resource for copies of original manuscripts.
http://hauleymusic.com/
Sutlers
(Recommended sources for clothing and supplies)
Jas Townsend and Son, Inc.
http://www.jas-townsend.com/index.php
Smoke and Fire Company
http://smoke-fire.com/