Second Company Governor's Foot Guard, Powder House Day 2023 (4K)
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- Second Company Governor's Foot Guard, Powder House Day 2023 (4K) marching with First Company Governor’s Foot Guard
A Brief History
1775
The Second Company Governor’s Foot Guard arose out of exigencies needed during the 1700s to serve and protect the governor between his travels between New Haven and Hartford, both of which served as state capitals until 1875. Its creation is intertwined with its sister unit, the First Company Governor’s Guard.
At the start of the American War on Independence, the 2GFG were ordered by the colonial authorities to remain at home and kept their weapons locked up, however, when the news of the Battle of Lexington reached New Haven on April 21, 1775 some 58 of the Guard voted to march to Cambridge to the assistance of their fellow patriots in Massachusetts.
The next day on April 22, 1775, Arnold, the fiery young commander of 2GFG, assembled his men, in full dress, on New Haven Green. They received the blessing of Rev. Jonathan Edwards then, marching up to Beer's Tavern, Arnold demanded of the Selectmen, the key to the King's powder. The Selectmen were reluctant to yield. Arnold, shouting "None but Almighty God shall prevent my marching" forcefully persuaded them to turn over the key enabling him to claim the powder, ball and flint and march with his men to the aid of their fellow patriots in Boston. This was New Haven's first active participation in the Revolution. The pageantry of this exciting historic event is reenacted annually by Second Company. "Powder House Day" has been a yearly tradition in the Elm City since 1904.
The above information was sourced from:
portal.ct.gov/...
This is the 4K, 60fps version of the Second Company Governor’s Foot Guard, Powder House Day. Thank you to 1GFG, 2GFG and all that attended. It was great to be back in New Haven!
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Seriously….this footage is unreal. Great job 🫡🇺🇸
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WHAT A DIFFERENCE IN 4K!!!
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