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75th anniversary of the two kamikaze attacks on USS

  • Good morning USS Constitution fans. Join us today for the 75th anniversary of the two kamikaze attacks on USS Cassin Young to commemorate the brave Sailors that kept her afloat in the Second World War.





Annual July 4th Reading of the Declaration of Independence

  • Annual July 4th Reading of the Declaration of Independence-Read by 1st Lt. Thomas Goodfellow, introduction by BG Emery Maddocks
    Published on July 4th, 2020
    Due to Covid concerns This years reading was moved indoor. 1st Lt. Goodfellow is filling in for Major John Welch, 312th Captain Commanding.





Annual July 4th Reading of the Declaration of Independence at the old Statehouse

  • Annual July 4th Reading of the Declaration of Independence at the old Statehouse-Read by Nick Scharizzi
    Published on July 4th, 2019
    As the settlements, which followed the landing at Plymouth increased and spread, there was no organized military force for protection against the Indians. So-called "Train Bands" were formed in different settlements but these were only local volunteer companies and there was no joint action or centralized authority. Thus the subject of adequate military protection soon became a matter of serious consideration.





USS Constitution Makes Annual July Fourth Voyage

  • AHAC - The Ancient and Honorable
    Published at 7:26 AM EDT on Jul 4, 2018 | Updated at 4:59 PM EDT on Jul 4, 2018
    The world's oldest commissioned warship still afloat made its traditional trip to Castle Island, where it fired a 21-gun salute off Castle Island. The Constitution then turned around and returned to the Charlestown Navy Yard.

The 309th Captain Commanding, Dennis O'Brien at Picpus Cemetery in Paris

  • AHAC - The Ancient and Honorable
    Published on Nov 26, 2017
    TThe Ancient & Honorable Artillery Company of Massachusetts led by the 309th Captain Commanding, Dennis O'Brien at Picpus Cemetery in Paris with the Count de Lafayette and the Charge de Affairs of the United States to Paris to lay a wreath on the grave of the Marquis de Lafayette. Trumpet soloist Melissa Venema .

The Arc De Triomphe

  • AHAC - The Ancient and Honorable
    Published on OCT, 2017
    The Ancient & Honorable Artillery Company of Massachusetts led by the 309th Captain Commanding, Dennis O'Brien marching up the Champs Elysee to the Arc de Triumph to light the eternal flame and lay a wreath at the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier. Trumpet soloist Melissa Venema playing "Ill Silenzio."

Annual July 4th Reading of the Declaration of Independence at the old Statehouse

  • Annual July 4th Reading of the Declaration of Independence at the old Statehouse-Read by Dennis O'Brien
    Published on July 4th, 2017
    As the settlements, which followed the landing at Plymouth increased and spread, there was no organized military force for protection against the Indians. So-called "Train Bands" were formed in different settlements but these were only local volunteer companies and there was no joint action or centralized authority. Thus the subject of adequate military protection soon became a matter of serious consideration.

Ceremony for Glen Doherty at Mt. Soledad

  • AHAC of Massachusetts Ceremony for Glen Doherty at Mt. Soledad
    Published on Nov 22, 2016
    The Ancient & Honorable Artillery Company of Massachusetts held a wreath laying ceremony to honor Special operator HM1 - US Navy Seal Glen Doherty on 2 October 2016 at Mt. Soledad Veterans Memorial in La Jolla, CA. Ex Navy Seal Doherty gave his life in Benghazi, Libya saving many Americans during a surprise attack on the US Embassy. The Company was led by CC BG Robert E. Welch, Jr.

Honor Presentation at Westminster Abbey

  • AHAC Medal of Honor Presentation at Westminster Abbey
    Published on Dec 10, 2013
    The Ancient & Honorable Artillery Company of Massachusetts is the oldest chartered military organization in the Western Hemisphere founded in 1638. Only the Swiss Guard and Honourable Artillery Company of London are older than the AHAC of Massachusetts. During the Fall Field Tour of Duty, October, 6, 2013 a presentation ceremony of a Medal of Honor to Westminster Abbey from MOH recipient Capt. Thomas H.

Brookwood American Cemetery Wreath Laying Ceremony

  • AHAC Brookwood American Cemetery Wreath Laying Ceremony
    Published on Dec 11, 2013
    The Ancient & Honorable Artillery Company of Massachusetts is the oldest chartered military organization in the Western Hemisphere founded in 1638. Only the Swiss Guard and Honourable Artillery Company of London are older than the AHAC of Massachusetts. During the Fall Field Tour of Duty, October, 5, 2013 a wreath laying ceremony and presentation of a Medal of Honor flag by MOH recipient Capt. Thomas H. Hudner was held. In attendance was AHAC CC Francis J. Magaletta and Massachusetts Adjutant General L. Scott Rice.

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