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05/19/2023

Happy International Museum Day! I'm proud of the many museums and historical sites that enrich and serve the Third Suffolk District.

Revere Historical Society and Museum
Museum of Science, Boston
The West End Museum
The Gibson House Museum
Deane Winthrop House
Donald McKay House
The Paul Revere House
Old North Church & Historic Site
Old State House
Old South Meeting House
Pierce–Hichborn House
ICA Watershed
Veteran Association of the First Corps of Cadets and Museum
Nantucket Lightship/LV-112
The Sports Museum
Ancient and Honorable Artillery Company
Folk Americana Roots Hall Of Fame
New England Aquarium
Museum of African American History - Boston

Please note the Museum will be closed 19 September 2022 out of respect for Her Late Majesty Queen Elizabeth II.
09/19/2022

Please note the Museum will be closed 19 September 2022 out of respect for Her Late Majesty Queen Elizabeth II.

09/03/2022
Thank you for spending time with us West Point Department of History come back soon! Monstrat Viam!
10/16/2021

Thank you for spending time with us West Point Department of History come back soon! Monstrat Viam!

Sometimes called Freedom Day or Emancipation Day, Juneteenth commemorates General Order No. 3 being read in Galveston, T...
06/19/2021

Sometimes called Freedom Day or Emancipation Day, Juneteenth commemorates General Order No. 3 being read in Galveston, Texas in 1865. General Order No. 3 stated:

"in accordance with a Proclamation from the Executive of the United States, all slaves are free. This involves an absolute equality of rights and rights of property between former masters and slaves, and the connection heretofore existing between them becomes that between employer and hired laborer."

We encourage you to follow other historical organizations’ Facebook and Instagram stories throughout the day for videos and articles about the legacy of this important anniversary.

While many people in the U.S. are commemorating the 1777 adoption of the United States' 'stars and stripes' flag, we at ...
06/15/2021

While many people in the U.S. are commemorating the 1777 adoption of the United States' 'stars and stripes' flag, we at the VAFCC are also commemorating the 246th "birthday" of the U.S. Army which was founded June 14th 1775.

Today we join our colleagues at Worcester Police Department in remembering fallen officer and hero Enmanuel Familia who ...
06/10/2021

Today we join our colleagues at Worcester Police Department in remembering fallen officer and hero Enmanuel Familia who passed while saving others. RIP Sir.
(Photo courtesy of WPD page)

Today we honor the bravery and sacrifices of Allied troops who stormed the beaches of Normandy 77 years ago.            ...
06/06/2021

Today we honor the bravery and sacrifices of Allied troops who stormed the beaches of Normandy 77 years ago.

"So today let songs be soft and sweet,For this flowering springtime of the year.We sing for those who once were young,An...
05/31/2021

"So today let songs be soft and sweet,
For this flowering springtime of the year.
We sing for those who once were young,
And once were happy – and once were here.”
-excerpt of "Requiem" by Lenore Hetrick

Video from the ceremony at Mount Auburn Cemetery will be posted to the member section of our website later this week.

05/31/2021

Today is a very special day, today we honor all of our brothers and sisters who paid the ultimate sacrifice to our Commonwealth and our great Nation.

To our Gold Star families, you continue to inspire us with your strength and resilience.

We will never forget.

Today we have a   photo in celebration of International  : The 211th Coastal Artillery   during WWII!Jazz Day was founde...
04/30/2021

Today we have a photo in celebration of International : The 211th Coastal Artillery during WWII!

Jazz Day was founded by UNESCO in 2011 "to highlight jazz and its diplomatic role of uniting people in all corners of the globe. "

☕ Begun in 2016 in the UK to celebrate the Queen's Birthday, Tea Day (not to be confused with Iced Tea Day in June) has ...
04/22/2021

☕ Begun in 2016 in the UK to celebrate the Queen's Birthday, Tea Day (not to be confused with Iced Tea Day in June) has gained popularity here in the United States as well! 🍵

You can sip in FCC style with the mugs seen here, available in our on the VAFCC website!

Monstrat Viam Corporal!
04/20/2021

Monstrat Viam Corporal!

Changing Careers: Finding a Rewarding Path and Making a Positive Difference
Story by Sgt. Tricia Andriski, Massachusetts National Guard

Making the decision to change careers may not be easy, but it can lead to rewarding opportunities. Cpl. Ciara O’Connor, 747th Military Police Company, Ware, Mass., made a brave choice to change her career path when she found a new passion for helping others.
Since she was young, O’Connor saw herself becoming a teacher. Seeing her future self in the classroom, she would imagine herself reading books to others and teaching classes. O’Connor wanted the opportunity to be a positive role model for others, especially children.
“I want to be that light, showing them that they are strong, capable and know what they can be,” said O’Connor.
Before graduating high school, O’Connor joined the Massachusetts National Guard. As the first person in her family to join the military, O’Connor saw it as an opportunity to help her community.
“My best friend and I went into the military police. That’s when I realized I have a second passion, for law enforcement and helping others in a different way,” said O’Connor.
O’Connor was accepted into the Protection Partnership Program, a fulltime police academy run in partnership with the Massachusetts National Guard and Massachusetts State Police. The program trains military police and security forces members in civilian law enforcement practices, as well as assists them in finding civilian career opportunities.
“I think it’s a great program, merging the military side of law enforcement with the civilian side,” said O’Connor. “Being able to go back to my unit and show them ways to apply their training has been beneficial. It’s definitely good to be that helpful hand for others.”
Although the military made the transition easier, O’Connor said the decision to change career paths was not easy.
“In the moment I was scared; I was definitely taking a leap of faith,” said O’Connor. “If you’re gut feeling is telling you it’s time for a change, take that leap and go for it. Live out your life fully.”
“No one expected me to become a police officer,” O’Connor said about her family. “They are all very supportive and know this is a hard time for police and military personnel. They’ve been by my side through it all and supported every decision.”
O’Connor is able to be a role model for children and young females by showing them they’re able to take on a different career, one that they might not have believed they could.
“With the younger kids, they’re wide-eyed when they see me. They say ‘Wow, a girl police officer!’” said O’Connor.
O’Connor’s current police chief is supportive of her visiting the local schools, he knows how much it means to her. She is able to encourage the children to believe in themselves and keep looking forward.
“Being able to sit and have lunch with them is the highlight of my day,” said O’Connor.
The career shift has been very rewarding for O’Connor. Being a police officer is a job that has allowed her to help many people, and she hasn’t looked back.
“Seeing peoples’ faces, when you’re there in their most difficult time, they know that you’re there to help them,” said O’Connor. “It’s rewarding knowing that I’m making a difference in other people’s lives.”

PHOTO:
Cpl. Ciara O’Connor, 747th Military Police Company, Ware, Mass., with Maj. Gen. Gary Keefe, Massachusetts Adjutant General, and Steven M. Sargent, Chief of the Worcester Police Department, at her graduation from the Police Academy in January, 2020. (Courtesy photo)

Today marks the 246th anniversary of the Revolutionary War's beginning. In 1775 the Cadets had temporarily disbanded in ...
04/19/2021

Today marks the 246th anniversary of the Revolutionary War's beginning. In 1775 the Cadets had temporarily disbanded in protest over Sir Thomas Gage's dismissal of John Hancock from the position of commander, however some Cadets joined the local militia in battle.

04/19/2021

America’s national parks stand as great monuments to the history of our nation, in all its beauty and imperfection. The over 400 parks protected by the National Park Service (NPS) preserve countless stories – the histories of our leaders, our visionaries, our civilians, and ourselves. Some

❔Did you know that April 11th is  ? 🐕🐈‍ 🐠We're a little late, but here is Craig W.C. Brown Curator Michelle Abrams and h...
04/12/2021

❔Did you know that April 11th is ? 🐕🐈‍ 🐠We're a little late, but here is Craig W.C. Brown Curator Michelle Abrams and her faithful steed Silver at Full Circle Stables LLC courtesy of Paula Gentile Photography.

03/30/2021
📢 Our online shop is back up and running! 🛍️ You’ll find   about military  ,   with historical images, mugs, decals, and...
03/24/2021

📢 Our online shop is back up and running! 🛍️ You’ll find about military , with historical images, mugs, decals, and more!

Visit VAFCC.org to browse the and show your support for the VAFCC.

03/20/2021

Join Craig W.C. Brown Curator Michelle Abrams for a quick historical chat about the Cadets' famous white uniform!

One can never have too much MP green. Happy Saint Patrick's Day !
03/17/2021

One can never have too much MP green. Happy Saint Patrick's Day !

We’ve called in reinforcements for our IT team! 👩‍💻 Petty Officer Drake (who you may remember from the 2019 New England ...
03/15/2021

We’ve called in reinforcements for our IT team! 👩‍💻

Petty Officer Drake (who you may remember from the 2019 New England Museum Association conference) is helping us get our ducks in a row for the next installments of Curator’s Corner as we wait for SGT Mallard to arrive. 🦆🦆

03/08/2021

Happy International Women's Day!

🎥 We are excited to announce that we have new filming equipment! We apologize for the delay in bringing you the next ins...
03/05/2021

🎥 We are excited to announce that we have new filming equipment! We apologize for the delay in bringing you the next installment of Curator's Corner as our staff sets up the new technology. 👩🏻‍💻

Thank you for your patience!

02/22/2021

Craig W.C. Brown Curator Michelle Abrams will a bit during this week’s installment of Curator’s Corner, highlighting a uniform from the 1870s (much like the one pictured here).

See you on Friday!

📅 Don't forget! 📚On Thursday evening, Captain Jonathan D. Bratten will discuss his recently published book, "To The Last...
02/15/2021

📅 Don't forget! 📚

On Thursday evening, Captain Jonathan D. Bratten will discuss his recently published book, "To The Last Man," about the Maine National Guard’s “103rd Infantry Regiment, and their mobilization, training, and wartime experiences during the Great War.”

This virtual event is FREE!

Attendees must register in advance: https://www.vafcc.org/rsvp-form

Join the VAFCC and Captain Jonathan D. Bratten on February 18th at 6pm for a virtual evening of military history. Captai...
02/08/2021

Join the VAFCC and Captain Jonathan D. Bratten on February 18th at 6pm for a virtual evening of military history.

Captain Bratten will discuss his recently published book, "To The Last Man," about the Maine National Guard’s “103rd Infantry Regiment, and their mobilization, training, and wartime experiences during the Great War.”

The event is FREE!

Attendees must register in advance: https://www.vafcc.org/rsvp-form

Captain Jonathan D. Bratten is an engineer officer and National Guard historian from Maine.

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More about the book: Historian and Army Captain Jonathan Bratten provides the rich history of a Maine National Guard unit, the 103rd Infantry Regiment, and their mobilization, training, and wartime experiences during the Great War. Lessons exist throughout the book and Bratten's storytelling brings to life America's relationship with World War I in the stories of men who left the comforts of home and traveled to the other side of the earth to fight "to the last man."

A Combat Studies Institute Press publication.

02/05/2021

🚗 Take a trip back to 1919 with Craig W.C. Brown Curator Michelle Abrams and learn about some of the Corps’ municipal work during the Boston Police strike!

Today we’re looking at a Parking Ticket 🎫 from the museum collection.

On this   first Day of February, we’re thinking about the Corps’ history of assisting   police to keep daily operations ...
02/01/2021

On this first Day of February, we’re thinking about the Corps’ history of assisting police to keep daily operations running smoothly and ensure the safety of our city’s residents. Friday’s installment of Curator’s Corner will feature a possibly unexpected from one of these moments in First Corps .

On Monday we asked what color coats the Cadets adopted in 1776 to distinguish themselves from British soldiers. The answ...
01/28/2021

On Monday we asked what color coats the Cadets adopted in 1776 to distinguish themselves from British soldiers. The answer? Black coats with red facings! But why did the Cadets make this change?

In 1772, John Hancock became commander of the Cadets (then known as the Independent Company of Cadets) and adopted red coats with buff facings. Following disagreements with the British Lieutenant General Sir Thomas Gage, Hancock was dismissed in 1774 and his loyal Cadets disbanded in outrage. While there was no formal Cadet company fighting in the Lexington and Boston campaigns of 1775, some members of the company joined the American forces during these battles and assisted in the March 1776 evacuation of Boston. By the summer of 1776 the Independent Company of Cadets reformed, adopting the black coats with red facings. By this time, Hancock was President of the Continental Congress and accepted an honorary role of colonel while Henry Jackson stepped in as acting Captain.

Since today is , we are sharing some images of Brickmania historical lego sets featuring American and British troops from the Revolutionary War. To see more of their custom historical military Lego sets, find them on social media or visit their website https://www.brickmania.com/!

Time for some First Corps Historical  ! Today we have a little question about cadet uniforms which will be answered late...
01/25/2021

Time for some First Corps Historical ! Today we have a little question about cadet uniforms which will be answered later in the week:

What color coats did the Independent Company of Cadets (the predecessor company to the First Corps) adopt in 1776 after rejecting the original red uniforms which resembled British “Redcoat” uniforms?

Check back on Thursday for the answer to this question and some additional era FCC !

Bernie  what are you doing in our Archives?! You can hang out with the boys later!
01/23/2021

Bernie what are you doing in our Archives?! You can hang out with the boys later!

01/22/2021

everyone! We’re back after an eventful week (and despite technical difficulties) with our much-anticipated first installment of Curator’s Corner! We hope you enjoy Ms. Abrams’ video about the combination fork, knife, and spoon , lovingly known as “the ” here at the First Corps .

01/18/2021

BOSTON — Lt. Col. Bryan Pillai, Massachusetts National Guard, is interviewed by Christina Hager, reporter with CBS Boston WBZ 4, Jan. 18, 2021. The Massachusetts National Guard was activated by Governor Baker in the event municipal leaders required support to protect opportunities to exercise first amendment rights and maintain public safety.
(Massachusetts National Guard photo by Lt Col. Rick Biedermann)

01/15/2021

Good job Soldiers!

Forwarded from 26th Yankee Brigade
01/13/2021

Forwarded from 26th Yankee Brigade

An important message to the force from The Joint Staff. This message was sent to JBLM from the Pentagon on Jan. 12. The official announcement is available athttps://jsportal.sp.pentagon.mil/SiteCollectionDocuments/CJCJC_Memo_to_The_Force_20210112.pdf but requires a CAC card.

📢 We have a special   announcement! 📚This Friday marks the beginning of a new VAFCC Museum   series called “Curator’s Co...
01/11/2021

📢 We have a special announcement! 📚

This Friday marks the beginning of a new VAFCC Museum series called “Curator’s Corner,” hosted by our very own Craig W.C. Brown Curator Michelle Abrams.

Ms. Abrams’ videos will showcase museum objects and answer questions from the community about behind-the-scenes work involved in curating exhibits and caring for collections. This week’s installment will feature the combination fork, knife, and spoon seen here.

videos will be posted weekly to social media and the VAFCC website. Check back on Friday afternoon for the first installment!

01/04/2021

VAFCC Members! Please check your email for an email containing our Digital Content Questionnaire! We really appreciate your help during this unusual time. Didn't receive the email? Let us know and we can send it!

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