Contributed by Maine Irish Heritage Center
Description
The Portland Montgomery Guards, of Irish heritage, and the Providence Meagher Guards held a Grand Military Entertainment event in Portland on May 19, 1882.
The event included military exercises and dancing with music provided by Chandler’s and Reeves’ Brass Bands.
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About This Item
- Title: Montgomery Guards and Meagher Guards event program, Portland, 1882
- Creator: Harris & Williams
- Creation Date: 1882-05-19
- Subject Date: 1882-05-19
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Locations:
- Portland, Cumberland County, ME
- Providence, RI
- Media: Ink on paper
- Dimensions: 12.7 cm x 10.2 cm
- Collection: Foss MMG Ephemera
- Object Type: Text and Image
Cross Reference Searches
Standardized Subject Headings
- Irish Americans--Maine--Portland
- Dance parties--Maine--Portland
- Maine. Volunteer Militia
- Dance halls--Maine--Portland
- Soldiers--Maine--Portland
- Militias--Maine--Portland
- Irish American soldiers
People
Other Keywords
- Chandler’s Military Band
- Maine Volunteer Militia
- Portland Irish
- Portland Montgomery Guards
- Providence Meagher Guards
- Reeves’ Brass Band
For more information about this item, contact:
Maine Irish Heritage CenterPO Box 7588, 34 Gray Street, Portland, ME 04112-7588
(207) 780-0118
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