Bringing Life to History
The Skirl of the Pipes
Dress Code: Kilts & Sporrans
Our History on Parade
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Halifax Citadel Regimental Association (HCRA)
The HCRA supports programming at the Halifax Citadel National Historic Site of Canada. Established on July 10, 1993, it is a non-profit, charitable organization which works in partnership with Parks Canada.The main focus of the HCRA's program is the re-enactment of the 78th Highland Regiment of Foot and the 3rd Brigade, Royal Artillery. This extensive living history program runs year-round for visitors to the Halifax Citadel National Historic Site of Canada.
78th Highlanders in Banff
78th Hignlanders in Banff On February 9-11, 2012, the 78th Highlanders made their debut in Banff National Park to perform a series of showcase demonstrations for the annual Snow Days celebration....
Read morePiping and Drumming Summer Camps
Session 1 - Beginner School Description: A three-day camp that introduces youth aged eight to 16 to Highland bagpiping or snare drumming. No previous experience is necessary. Location: Halifax Citadel National Historic...
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A storied history
Thundering artillery, cracking rifle fire, rousing pipe and drum sounds, proud traditions of the Highland soldier and the colour and pageantry of Queen Victoria's army – this is the Halifax...
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The main focus of the HCRA's program is the re-enactment of the 78th Highland Regiment of Foot and the 3rd Brigade, Royal Artillery. This extensive living history program runs year-round...
Read moreRegimental Traditions and Symbols
The 78th wore red doublets, kilts, sporrans, feather bonnets and red and white checkered hose stockings. Since the regiment was raised by the Head of the Clan MacKenzie and most...
Read moreInside the Halifax Citadel the sounds of a modern bustling port city are exchanged for the crack of rifle-fire and the skirl of bagpipes. This film is an introduction to Halifax Citadel National Historic Site of Canada, featuring the pageantry and the pipes and drums of the 78th Highland Regiment. Watch for drills, sentry duty, firing demonstrations, period military music and the firing of the noon gun.
Facility
Rentals
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School of Piping and Drumming
The School of Piping and Drumming offers year-round instruction in piping and drumming for all levels of playing proficiency.
Ghost
Tours
We are happy to provide a private guide for your group at any time of the year. Begining at sunset, the guide will dedicate 70 minutes to introducing your group to the side of Citadel Hill rarely shared with visitors.
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