Historically Authentic Patriotic Sights and Sounds

from America’s earliest heritage on reproduction wood fifes and rope tensioned drums.

The Corps began in 1975 as a joint project of the city of Janesville, Wisconsin, and its schools to celebrate the nation’s bicentennial. Today, this group (some of whom come from Janesville, while others are from surrounding communities) offers people of all ages friendship, travel, teamwork, patriotism, discipline, honed musical skills, and a unique appreciation of American history.

 Corps Founder: Robert Williams

Corps Officers: President—Bill Wilson Vice President—Amy Holevas Secretary—Eda Wilson Treasurer—Sue Long

Corps Offices: E. B. Wilson, 215 E. Clay St. #40, Whitewater, WI 53190, [email protected], 262-473-7073

 Corps Website Other:  http://www.janesvillefifeanddrum.com

Janesville Fife and Drum Corps

The Janesville Fife and Drum Corps, from Janesville, Wisconsin, began over 40 years ago in 1975, founded by Robert Williams, as a project of the Janesville School District to celebrate the nation’s Bicentennial. It began as a youth corps and evolved into what is predominately an adult corps and a family corps. Many of those early youths have now grown into adults, and they have brought their partners, children, and friends into the corps.

The uniforms worn by the Janesville Fife and Drum Corps are replicas of those worn by the First Virginia Regiment of 1755, commanded by the young Lieutenant Colonel George Washington. It is a uniform of the French and Indian War, which occurred 20 years prior to the American Revolution.

The corps performs in parades and reenactments throughout the Midwest in the spring, summer, and fall.

Contact: President – [email protected]                     Secretary – [email protected]