ANCIENT AND HONORABLE ARTILLERY
BOSTON, MA
The Ancient and Honorable Artillery Company of Massachusetts is the oldest chartered military organization in North America and the third-oldest chartered military organization in the world. Founded in 1638 in Boston, Massachusetts, the company was established by the colonial charter of the Massachusetts Bay Colony. This charter mandated that the company “shall consist of an hundred and fifty men, which shall be called the Ancient and Honorable Artillery Company of the Massachusetts Bay.”
The Ancient and Honorable Artillery Company of Massachusetts has a long and distinguished history, having served in the Revolutionary War, the War of 1812, and both World Wars. The company has participated in numerous military parades and ceremonies, including the Battle of Bunker Hill Reenactment in 1775. The company currently serves as a living history organization, preserving and reenacting the history of colonial and revolutionary Massachusetts.
The company consists of four distinct organizations: the active company, the inactive company, the militia, and the guard. The active company consists of active military personnel and veterans, while the inactive company consists primarily of civilian members. The militia is a volunteer organization that provides support for the active and inactive companies, while the guard is a ceremonial force that performs at ceremonies and parades.
The Ancient and Honorable Artillery Company of Massachusetts is the oldest active military organization in the United States. Its members are proud to serve their country and are dedicated to preserving and honoring the history of colonial and revolutionary Massachusetts.
ANCIENT AND HONORABLE ARTILLERY is a Uncategorized or General Museum in BOSTON MA. US MID #8402500211
The museum is classed as GMU (Uncategorized or General Museums). It comes under American Alliance of Museums (AAM) region: New England (Connecticut, Massachusetts, Maine, New Hampshire, Rhode Island, Vermont).
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- telephone: 6172271638
- website: http://www.ahac.us.com
ANCIENT AND HONORABLE ARTILLERY
CONGRESS ST
BOSTON
MA
20108
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ANCIENT AND HONORABLE ARTILLERY Information
MID # | 8402500211 |
Name | ANCIENT AND HONORABLE ARTILLERY |
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Classification | Uncategorized or General Museums, , New England |
Federal Employer Identification Number (EIN) | |
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INCOME | 0 |
REVENUE | 0 |
LAT/LONG | 42.351601, -71.050423 |
CODES | FIPS State Code: 25 FIPS County Code: 025 US Census Tract: 060600 US Census Block: 1026 |