Colonial Williamsburg Fife and Drum Building

The Colonial Williamsburg Fife and Drum Building houses historical exhibits showcasing military instruments and traditional performances from the colonial period.

During the American Revolution, fife and drum corps served as essential communication tools, directing troop movements and maintaining military discipline on the battlefield.

The museum maintains a youth training program where local students learn traditional military music techniques while wearing authentic colonial-era uniforms.

Visitors can attend daily musical performances, participate in instrument workshops, and explore exhibits about military communication methods with regular admission tickets.

Each performance incorporates specific musical signals that military commanders used in the 1700s to transmit battlefield orders to their troops.

Location: Williamsburg

Address: 433 Franklin St, Williamsburg, VA 23185

Website: https://colonialwilliamsburg.com/plan/calendar/fifes-and-drums-march

GPS coordinates: 37.27359,-76.69451

Latest update: April 13, 2025 18:29