PROVIDENCE BRIGADE BAND - Civil War Era Music

Please join us for an afternoon concert with the Providence Brigade Band as they recreate a brass band from about 1850 to 1875 and play music from before, during and after the American Civil War. The arrangements that are performed are from the period and are played using original instruments from the era. The band also wears authentically reproduced uniforms typically worn by militia or military bands of that time. In addition, the band will display part of its extensive collection of musical artifacts including instruments, music, documents, swords, medals, to just name a few.

The original Providence Brigade Band was chartered in 1846, and was made up of tradesmen and professional people who were musicians by avocation. That tradition continues today.

Sponsored by the Friends of the Milford Town Library, this event is free and open to the public.