History Day

Archives Finding Aid.
Overview Interior and exterior views of the Capitol Building, state health care and correctional institutions, state emblems, government buildings, state parks, Governor’s Foot and Horse Guards. circa 350 photographs. Click here to see the scanned paper finding aid and container list (pdf).
Dates: 1878 - 1973

The First Company Governor's Foot Guard (1GFG), the nations oldest continuously serving military unit, provides ceremonial escort to the Governor, Lieutenant Governor and other Elected Officials of the state as well as providing The Adjutant General a supplemental force for supporting the National Guard.

Site" "The Second Company is an all volunteer unit. It’s members donate their time and talents to serve the citizens of Connecticut. The Second Company is primarily a drill and ceremony unit."

Site: "The First Company Governor's Horse Guards is one of the four organized militia units of the State of Connecticut. Our mission is to serve The State whenever called upon and in whatever capacity is demanded, such as times of emergencies and disasters, traffic and crowd control, civil and community needs and assistance to the national guard families."

Site: "The Second Company Governor’s Horse Guard (2GHG) is an all-volunteer state organized militia unit, originally formed to protect and escort the Governor. As an active Cavalry Unit, 2GHG continues to serve the Governor and the State of Connecticut at the direction of the Connecticut Army National Guard, under the command of the Adjutant General. The main duties of the unit are as a ceremonial unit, partaking in parades and public educational service to schools, scouting groups, and special needs."