From a Distance, a half dozen men surround a cannon that explodes with fire in front of them

Futile Thunder Cannon Demonstration

Fort Stanwix National Monument

  • Aug 15, 2026 at 10:00 AM, 11:00 AM, 2:00 PM, and 3:00 PM
  • Free

In honor of the events of the Siege of 1777, see or participate in a demonstration and discover historic weapons that were used to protect the Oneida Carry. 

Please Note: The park is closed on Mondays & Tuesdays in July & August and this program will not occur. 


Fees

This event is free to attend.

Location

Meet inside the fort.

Latitude and Longitude 43.209961, -75.455387

Schedule

Date:

Aug 15, 2026

Time:

10:00 AM, 11:00 AM, 2:00 PM, 3:00 PM

Duration:

15 minutes

Contact Information

Park Ranger
315-338-7730

Event Type

  • Living History
  • Talk
Tags: historic weapons demonstrations, military history, american revolution continental army, 18th century weapons firing demonstrations, weapons technology, defensive post