1847 Springfield Light Guard Invitation Anniversary Ball at Union Hall
Original printed invitation to the Anniversary Ball of the Springfield Light Guard, held on February 5, 1847, at Union Hall in Springfield, Massachusetts. This formal celebration highlighted the civic and social role of Springfield’s militia companies during the mid-19th century.
The committee of arrangements included Captain J. M. Thompson, Lieutenant Homer Foot, B. F. Warner, Henry Vose, A. D. Briggs, and N. A. Leonard. Their names represent Springfield’s civic and business community, with several figures tied to local militia traditions and public service.
The Springfield Light Guard was among the prominent militia companies of the era, balancing military preparedness with the social prestige of formal gatherings. Events such as this anniversary ball reflected the strong link between civic pride and organized militia culture in antebellum Massachusetts.
Invitation measures: 7.50 inches by 5.00 inchesFeel Free to Ask Any Questions. (2E)
