1st Brigade Band

The 1st Brigade Band is a volunteer band made up of 80 men and women who play Civil War Era music dressed in period uniforms.  Members vary widely in age and occupation, and come from many communities, bringing with them a common interest in their musical heritage. During a typical year, they will meet their audience more than 40 times, in concerts, parades, military balls, and worship services, presenting their educational and entertaining programs.

You’ll often find the band in our local parades and certainly at the 4th of July festivities.  You can also see them on our historic murals on Main Street. The 1st Brigade Band is an affiliate of the Wisconsin Historical Society and is supported and sponsored by Heritage Military Music Foundation, Inc.; a non-profit, educational, historical, and patriotic organization.