Imagine the year is 1777 and the Continental Congress has taken up residency in York with the intention of drafting a document outlining the government of this newly formed United States of America. The music of early America and the Revolution fills the crisp fall air as fifers and drummers raise the spirits of soldiers, townsfolk, and congressional delegates alike.

This very scene will play out once again in downtown York in the fall of 2021 as the Central York Middle School Fifes and Drums celebrate their 50th anniversary and plan to bring fife and drum groups from around the country to York for the exciting and patriotic First Capital Fife and Drum Muster. Once again, musicians in period clothing will parade through downtown York and local businesses a reality. We expect visitors from across the country for this event, but it can only happen with YOUR help and support financially.

All sponsorship donations made through our 501(c) partner, The Panther Foundation are tax deductible. Please make checks payable to The Panther Foundation with the words, Fife & Drum Muster, in the memo line OR make an online donation.

Make on online donation here OR send checks to:

The Panther Foundation

1st Capital Fife & Drum Muster

775 Marion Road

York, PA 17406