About the
National Lancers
The National Lancers are the Commonwealth’s ceremonial cavalry squadron and is a unit in the Massachusetts Organized Militia. The National Lancers were organized in 1836 and have been awarded 17 campaign streamers for service during the Civil War and World War I. In 1920, the National Lancers became a ceremonial unit that participates in parades, patriotic events such as the reenactment of the rides of Paul Revere on William Dawes on Patriots Day.
The squadron is stationed at Camp DiCarlo, Framingham, Massachusetts where it maintains an active training schedule. Weekly drills are held on the parade field in order to maintain our horsemanship, drill and discipline. We are actively recruiting for Troop A (riding) and Troop B (ground support) No riding experience is required as we train new recruits. Non-riding Lancers drive our vehicles, assist Troop A at parades and provide other essential support. Both veterans and nonveterans are encouraged to join.
The National Lancers are proud of the unit’s history, traditions and service to Commonwealth and nation.
About the
National Lancers
The National Lancers are the Commonwealth’s ceremonial cavalry squadron and is a unit in the Massachusetts Organized Militia. The National Lancers were organized in 1836 and have been awarded 17 campaign streamers for service during the Civil War and World War I. In 1920, the National Lancers became a ceremonial unit that participates in parades, patriotic events such as the reenactment of the rides of Paul Revere on William Dawes on Patriots Day.
The squadron is stationed at Camp DiCarlo, Framingham, Massachusetts where it maintains an active training schedule. Weekly drills are held on the parade field in order to maintain our horsemanship, drill and discipline. We are actively recruiting for Troop A (riding) and Troop B (ground support) No riding experience is required as we train new recruits. Non-riding Lancers drive our vehicles, assist Troop A at parades and provide other essential support. Both veterans and nonveterans are encouraged to join.
The National Lancers are proud of the unit’s history, traditions and service to Commonwealth and nation.