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Salem Zouaves will demonstrate at Lincoln Day at Forbes House Museum, Milton, MA

Posted on January 27, 2012 by zouave

Bayonets and Sabre Fencing…. the Salem Zouaves will join the Lincoln Day festivities for the first time ever… Forbes House Museum will hold its annual Lincoln Day celebration on Sunday, 12 February from 1-4pm at 215 Adams Street, Milton. Festivities … Continue reading →

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Demonstration at Arisia’12

Posted on January 4, 2012 by zouave

The Salem Zouaves will demonstrate bayonet drill at Arisia’12, on Sunday, January 15, 2012 at 11:30am. From the Arisia’12 Schedule: Salem Zouaves: Civil War Bayonet Drill In the mid-nineteenth century, a military fashion craze swept Europe and the United States. … Continue reading →

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Zouaves at Fezziwig’s Ball 2011

Posted on December 10, 2011 by zouave

Some members of the Salem Light Infantry were at Fezziwig’s Ball, hosted by the Commonwealth Vintage Dancers, on December 10, 2011 at Salem Old Town Hall. (A couple of Zouaves in disguise.) More photos here: http://www.flickr.com/photos/28555256@N05/sets/72157628519834129/with/6552302545/

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Zouaves at Victorian German Cotillion

Posted on December 3, 2011 by zouave

Some members of the Salem Light Infantry performed in the Victorian German Cotillion, presented by the Commonwealth Vintage Dancers, on December 3, 2011 at Salem Old Town Hall.

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Photos from the Salem Light Infantry Levee and Ball

Posted on November 28, 2011 by zouave

More photos at: http://www.flickr.com/photos/28555256@N05/sets/72157627993434204/

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Salem Light Infantry Levee and Ball

Posted on September 28, 2011 by zouave

Salem Light Infantry Levee and Ball In 1861 the members of the Salem Light Infantry held a ball on their return from service in the Civil War. For a brief moment, before joining other units and returning to battle, they … Continue reading →

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Rumney Marsh Cemetery, 28 May 2011

Posted on May 30, 2011 by zouave

Reenactors of the 8th Massachusetts Regiment took part in yesterday’s event at Rumney Marsh Burial Ground. Middle and high school students provided an overview of Civil War history. (John Tlumacki/ Globe Staff) Article from the Boston Globe: http://www.boston.com/news/local/massachusetts/articles/2011/05/29/historic_cemetery_plays_host_to_ceremony_honoring_vets/

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