Sesquicentennial Parade - Lafayette Artillery Company, 1938 June 21

Collection Name:

George W. Perry Scrapbooks

Title:

Sesquicentennial Parade - Lafayette Artillery Company, 1938 June 21

Creator:

Perry, George W., 1891-1971

Creator Role:

Collector

Accession / Call Number:

1974.045

Object ID:

1974.045.08.024

Date:

1938/06/21

Type of Material:

graphic material

Physical Description:

1 photograph

Language:

English

Scope and Content:

Photographic print of the Lafayette Artillery Company in the New Hampshire Sesquicentennial Parade in Concord, NH, on June 21, 1938. The caption states, "Sesquicentennial Parade, June 21, 1938 1864. Lafayette Artillery Company. The LaFayette Artillery Company of Lyndeboro, the 2nd oldest military organization in the United States, was an organized Company of Artillery in the 22nd Regiment and was a part of the State Milita [Militia] from 1804 to 1878. The old brass 6 pound cannon, the barrel of which weights [weighs] 700 pounds, is still in perfect condition. It is frequently used for celenrations [celebrations], has been an active unit since the Cival [Civil] War and was used at that time for firing salutes in Concord. The 1st Captain was James Wilson from 1804 to 1810. The Company was stationed at Fort Constitution, Newcastle, for a short time previous to that. Many of its members served at the front, in South in War of the Rebellion. Portrayed by the LaFayette Artillery Company of Lyndeboro."

Subjects:

Soldiers , Parades , Weapons , Horses , Centennial celebrations, etc.

Locations:

Concord, NH

People:

Perry, George W., 1891-1971

Terms of Use:

For permission to reproduce or publish material from this collection, please contact the New Hampshire Historical Society. Researchers are responsible for following all copyright and intellectual property laws.

Credit Line:

Gift of May Nutter.

Restrictions:

Available for research.

Level Description:

Item

Box Number:

1