Bronze cannon belching fire and smoke.

End the Summer with a BOOM!

Shiloh National Military Park

Special Event
  • Aug 30, 2025 at 11:00 AM
  • Free

Shiloh will commemorate the traditional end of summer with cannon firing demonstrations Saturday, August 30, on Labor Day weekend. The Shiloh Cannon Crew will be firing a 6-pounder Field Piece across the road from the visitor center. 

The firing demonstrations will take place at 11:00 am, 1:00 pm, 2:00 pm, and 3:00 pm. These will be the final cannon firing demonstrations of the season. 

For more information call the park visitor center at 731-689-5696. 

Fees

Always Free

Schedule

Date:

Aug 30, 2025

Time:

11:00 AM

Duration:

4 hours and 30 minutes

Contact Information

Chris Mekow
731.689.5696
Contact Us

Event Type

  • Exhibition/Show
  • Living History
  • Talk
Tags: living history, civil war, union army, military, veterans, family friendly, firing demonstrations