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ON PUBLIC DISPLAY - THE MEMORABILIA OF
THE
WESTSHOREMEN DRUM AND BUGLE CORPS
■ ONE FINAL TIME ■
SATURDAY
APRIL 10th AND SUNDAY 11th
"64 years of corps history open to the public for one last time"
Founded in 1946 as the Longshoremen, the Westshoremen Drum and Bugle Corps have
an impressive history spanning six decades. While no longer performing as
a competitive drum corps, former members of the Westshoremen continue to
entertain each year as a very successful alumni corps.
Memorabilia open for public viewing includes a National Championship
Trophy earned in Los Angeles in the 1950's another earned at the Super Dome in
New Orleans in the 1970's and a World Championship Trophy from the 1990's.
Uniforms from all the decades plus instruments dating back to the 40's will be
on display. Pictures, news articles, correspondence and other items too
numerous to mention will be available.
Immediately following the two day presentation of "all things
Westshoremen" everything will be permanently transferred to The Cumberland
County Historical Society in Carlisle Pennsylvania. While the Historical
Society may, from time to time, choose to display specific items from the
Westshoremen's history, it is highly unlikely the entire collection will ever
again be put on display.
The display will be held at the Crown Plaza Hotel, 23 South Second
Street in downtown Harrisburg. Hours will be from 1:00 PM until 7:00 PM
and again from 11:00 PM until 1:00 AM on Saturday April 10th.
On Sunday April 11th the public hours will be from 9:00 AM until
1:00PM.
This historical presentation is being held in conjunction with the
35th Anniversary of Serenade in Brass an indoor drum and bugle
concert. Serenade in Brass will be held at the Forum of the State Capitol
Complex beginning on Saturday April 10th at 7:30PM.
Coincidentally "Serenade in Brass" was founded by the Westshoremen 34 years ago
as a fundraiser. While no longer sponsored by the Westshoremen, Serenade has become the nation’s premier
indoor drum and bugle corps event.
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