Artillery in the Park

Join the park for a mounted artillery weekend as we host living historians from the Liberty Rifles and 1^st Section as they portray the 1^st Rhode Island Light Artillery during the Bristoe Campaign of 1863 when, 161 years ago, they moved through the present-day park. Weekend programs will include mounted artillery demonstrations, firing demonstrations, camp life, and horse care programs. 

 

**Horse-drawn artillery demonstration will take place at 2PM on Saturday 10/19/2024 on Henry Hill. Demonstration includes showing artillery deploying "In battery," loading, firing, and maneuvers on the field.

**Civil War Horse Care program will take place at 5PM on Saturday 10/19/2024, showcasing "Stable Call," grooming and maintenance.

**Informal drills and interpretation will take place throughout the day, Saturday 10/19. The section will be on display in the morning at Matthews Hill (Tour Stop #4) and move to Henry Hill during the 2PM artillery demonstration.