Band Gazebo

To the north and directly in front of us is the 35-acre parade field or “The Loop” as it is referred to these days. This was the center of fort activities for much of its history, from physical training in the mornings, to military field exercises, pass and review ceremonies, as well as evening entertainment provided by the regimental band in the gazebo, built in the 1930s. The band played routinely on Friday evenings and the weekends during the early years of the fort. We’ll talk more about life at the fort throughout the tour.