As we all know, the Troop is celebrating our 100 year anniversary this year. But you may not know that the Drum Corps is celebrating it's 90th anniversary as well.
The Corps was organized in 1931, appearing for the first time on Memorial Day that year. In 1966 the Troop adopted a Drum Corps patch, which participants earn by learning all of the arrangements in the repertoire. This patch is still used today.
Over the years the corps has moved from green leggings and straps to white ones, and has worn a variety of headgear, including World War I style metal helmets, felt campaign hats like the ones we wear today, and the garrison cap which was popular in the 1950's.
One constant is the drums and cymbals, which are evident in all of the photos.
Our Drum Corps has participated over the years in countless parades, both in Weymouth and in neighboring towns. Our drummers have marched onto the field at the TD BankNorth Garden, at the Charlestown Navy Yard, and at Wellington State Park. They've received honors from the Quincy Christmas Parade, and marched for many years in the Hingham 4th of July Parade.
A selection of photos from the last 80 years is below - in a rough chronological order from the 1930's through present day.
Please check out the Drum Corps exhibit at the 100th anniversary celebration in September for more of these amazing memories.
