William Diamond Junior
Fife & Drum Corps



Muster Rules and Guidelines

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Muster Rules and Guidelines

1. Camping: Tent and RV camping are located together this year. Camping will open at 12:00 NOON Friday afternoon in the field next to the Visitor’s Center parking lot. Cars may park in the lot. RV camping is in the parking lot adjacent to tent camping.

2. Fire: There will be no open fires in the camp area.

3. Curfew: There is a 10:00 PM curfew on noise in the Town of Lexington. That means NO fifing, drumming, radios, or loud conversation in the camp area, on the muster field, or any parking areas.

4. Alcohol Consumption: Beer, wine and other alcoholic beverages may not be consumed on the muster field or in the camp area. Beer, wine and alcoholic beverages may be consumed in the privacy of your RV or tent. This will be strictly enforced. National Park Service (NPS) law enforcement may be present at all times in the camp and muster area.

5. Registration: Registration will open at the announcer’s booth beginning at 9:30am on Saturday.

6. Muster meal: The muster meal will be served behind the Whittmore House from 1:00 – 3:00 PM. Corps may pick up muster meal tickets at the announcer’s booth upon registering.

7. Parade: The Saturday parade will begin at 12:00 noon at Trainer’s Field on historic Battle Road, about one half mile from the Muster field. Line-up begins at Trainer's Field at 11:30am.

8. Trash: All Campers will be given trash bags when they arrive. Additional bags will be available at the MC table. Trash and Recycling barrels will be present during the Tattoo and Muster.

9. Sutlers: Anyone wishing to set up a booth or pop-ups to sell at the muster must get prior permission from the William Diamond Juniors. There will be no food sales. The participation of Sutlers of any sort is at the discretion of the William Diamond Juniors and the National Park Service. Certain items will not allow the sale such as weapons and small knives.

10. Parking: Saturday Event Parking: Please park at the Minuteman Career & Technical High School if you are only attending during the day on Saturday. Use the High School’s Lincoln Gate Entrance on 2A across from the Visitor’s Center. Pedestrians, please cross to the Visitor’s Center at the gate entrance. Use Caution!