Armoury Tour 1st GFG History

Organized in 1771, the First Company Governor's Foot Guard is the oldest continuously serving military organization in the United States. It is one of the four Connecticut Organized Militia units. Throughout its history, the Foot Guard has represented the State of Connecticut in events around the eastern United States and even abroad in Belgium. It has provided escort duty for more than 20 United States Presidents, three foreign heads of state, several military heroes and other famous people. One of the most notable and recognizable features of the Foot Guard is the uniform consisting of the scarlet grenadier coats, modeled after the British Coldstream Guard regiment's uniform and the bearskin busby hats. The role of the Foot Guard is predominantly ceremonial now, but the Foot Guard maintains an active schedule of events during the year. The infantry unit's training is much like current military training. The entire command, which includes…