Ancient and Honorable Artillery Company

Ancient and Honorable Artillery Company We are the oldest chartered military organization in the Western Hemisphere chartered in 1638.

June Day is THIS MONDAY, June 1, 2026!On June Day is the 1st Monday in June each year. The Ancient and Honorable Artill...
05/30/2026

June Day is THIS MONDAY, June 1, 2026!

On June Day is the 1st Monday in June each year. The Ancient and Honorable Artillery Company, the oldest charted military company in the Western Hemisphere, parades from historic Faneuil Hall starting at 12:30 to the Carty parade ground in Boston Common where it will be accompanied by many other military units as it conducts its change of command ceremonies followed by a church service in honor of the fallen, and finally a banquet to mark the occasion. This tradition dates back to 1638.

This year Captain Commanding Stephen Colella will turn over command to incoming Captain John Damiano who was elected by the Company as his successor. Captain Damiano will be commissioned as the Company's 318th Captain Commanding.

Military units will conduct a pass and review infront of the Governor, visiting dignitaries, and there will be a traditional salute from howitzers by the 101st Field Artillery.

Come and be a part of history this Monday on Boston Common!

The Company and participating units should leave Faneuil Hall at 12:30 to parade to the Common and arrive at approximate...
05/30/2026

The Company and participating units should leave Faneuil Hall at 12:30 to parade to the Common and arrive at approximately 13:00 on Boston Common in the area between the Public Gardens and the howitzers arranged around Flagstaff Hill just down the hill from the State House where the units will muster for the Change of Command ceremonies.
The public are invited to witness the ceremonies but are advised that the howitzers will be offering a salute during the ceremony.

June Day - the 1st Monday in June - is just a few days away!What is June Day?Since 1638, the Ancient and Honorable Artil...
05/28/2026

June Day - the 1st Monday in June - is just a few days away!

What is June Day?

Since 1638, the Ancient and Honorable Artillery Company of Massachusetts holds its change of command ceremonies on Boston.Common. Marching from its HQ atop of historic Faneuil Hall, the AHAC is joined by the Massachusetts National Guard the Honorable Artillery Company of London, the USS Constitution ColorGuard, and multiple other military units conduct a pass and review of troops accompanied by a 19 gun howitzer salute and a commissioning of the Company's senior ranks.

The event is open to the public so come and be a part of American history!

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On Memorial Day in particular take a moment to honor our flag and all who have fallen in defense of the ideals that it r...
05/22/2026

On Memorial Day in particular take a moment to honor our flag and all who have fallen in defense of the ideals that it represents on our behalf.

On Memorial Day, the American flag is flown at half-staff from sunrise until noon to honor fallen service members, then raised to full-staff until sunset to symbolize the resolve of the living to continue the pursuit of liberty.

Members of the Ancient and Honorable Artillery Company of Massachusetts led by its 317th Captain Commanding, Stephen Col...
04/21/2026

Members of the Ancient and Honorable Artillery Company of Massachusetts led by its 317th Captain Commanding, Stephen Colella, at the annual Patriots' Day parade in Boston along with City of Boston Mayor Michelle Wu laid wreaths at several Patriots' Graves including William Dawes who was sent by Dr. Joseph Warren to alert John Hancock and Samuel Adams of the approaching British Army on April 18, 1775.

Unlike Paul Revere (made more famous by "The Midnight Ride of Paul Revere" by Longfellow), William Dawes completed his mission after escaping capture by British forces.

We share this oversight in popular history as it is right to give credit where credit is due..plus William Dawes was elected to membership in the Ancient and Honorable Artillery Company of Massachusetts in 1768 and was appointed 2nd Sergeant in 1770 and later Company Clerk. Dawes also helped secure the Company's 4 cannon before the British could serve them - and helped to steal 2 others from the British Army!

Members of the Ancient and Honorable Artillery Company of Massachusetts led by its 317th Captain Commanding, Stephen Col...
04/20/2026

Members of the Ancient and Honorable Artillery Company of Massachusetts led by its 317th Captain Commanding, Stephen Colella, at the annual Patriots' Day parade in Lexington and enjoying a bit of downtime camaraderie post parade.

Ancient and Honorable Artillery Company 389th Salem MusterSaturday, April 11, 2026 at 8:00 AMSalem Common25 Washington S...
04/11/2026

Ancient and Honorable Artillery Company
389th Salem Muster
Saturday, April 11, 2026 at 8:00 AM
Salem Common
25 Washington Square
Salem, MA 01970

The Salem Muster commemorates the organization of the North, South and East Regiments on Salem Common in 1637 and consists of an inspection of troops, ceremony, and a pass in review.

The Company’s participation honors our history in the Commonwealth as the Company trained officers for these regiments in the early days of our Commonwealth, where many were commanders and members of the militia.

The first muster regiments evolved into the Massachusetts National Guard which carries the lineage of those regiments of the 101st Engineers, the 101st Artillery, the 181st Infantry and the 182nd Cavalry of the Massachusetts Army National Guard; the oldest units in the United States Army.

ATTENTION ANCIENTS:389th Salem MusterSaturday, April 11, 2026 at 8:00 AMSalem Common25 Washington SquareSalem, MA 01970S...
04/09/2026

ATTENTION ANCIENTS:

389th Salem Muster
Saturday, April 11, 2026 at 8:00 AM
Salem Common
25 Washington Square
Salem, MA 01970

Salem Common will once again fill with the thunder of cannon fire, the roar of a military flyover, and the proud march of 500 soldiers in review — just as it has for nearly four centuries.

The Salem Muster commemorates the organization of the North, South and East Regiments on Salem Common in 1637 and consists of an inspection of troops, ceremony, and a pass in review.

The Company’s participation honors our history in the Commonwealth as the Company trained officers for these regiments in the early days of our Commonwealth, where many were commanders and members of the militia.

The first muster regiments evolved into the Massachusetts National Guard which carries the lineage of those regiments of the 101st Engineers, the 101st Artillery, the 181st Infantry and the 182nd Cavalry of the Massachusetts Army National Guard; the oldest units in the United States Army.

03/28/2026

The Color Guard of the Ancient and Honorable Artillery Company of Massachusetts had the honor of presenting the Colors at the commissioning of the USS Massachusetts - SSN 798 Commissioning

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4 Faneuil Hall Square
Boston, MA
02109

Opening Hours

Monday 9am - 3:30pm
Tuesday 9am - 3:30pm
Wednesday 9am - 3:30pm
Thursday 9am - 3:30pm
Friday 9am - 3:30pm

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+16172271638

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