The land had been used as a training field for militia since the 1600s.

Much of the funding for the militia has come from within the military.

"We're being held in check here for the militia to deal with."

He was again commissioner for the militia in 1659 to 1660.

If most individuals did not own guns, where were the weapons for the militia?

He was named as a surgeon for the militia in 1805.

He also served as a surgeon for the militia during the War of 1812.

The third floor was wide open and used to provide drill space for the local militia during the winter months.

In 1824, he was named assistant surgeon for the militia.

It was intended to be both a staging area for the local militia and a community meeting place.