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Revolutionary War Drum

Revolutionary War Drum

Drum used at Bunker Hill, Old State House, Boston Massachusetts. Drummer boys, often very young, provided a steady beat for soldiers to march to. Also, drum beats could be used to communicate orders across a battlefield.
Galleries: Massachusetts, Percussion Instruments, Revolutionary War
Keywords: american revolution, boston, bostonian society, colonial america, colonies, drummer, drummer boy, drumstick, freedom trail, history, massachusetts, old state house
Photo Location: Boston, Massachusetts
Photographer: Dr. Roy Winkelman
Date of Photo: 05/28/2011
Device Make: Canon
Device Model: Canon EOS 5D Mark II
Original Dimensions: 4949×3641
Picture Orientation: Landscape
GPS Coordinates: 42º21'31.55"N 71º03'26.69"W
Picture Number: 10830