A Fearful Sight: Union Artillery at Fort Smith
Fort Smith National Historic Site will be hosting its largest artillery program in nearly two decades! Join with volunteers and staff from Fort Scott National Historic Site, Pea Ridge National Military Park, and Fort Smith National Historic Site as they fire FIVE cannons on Belle Point, overlooking the Arkansas River. Listen as staff and volunteers discuss the loading and firing process, ammunition and equipment, crew responsibilities, and, of course, information about the big guns themselves.
Firings will take place at each program time and the day’s events will end with a nighttime cannon firing in the dark! Bring your camera and a steady hand!
Fees
This event is free to attend.
Location
From the parking lot, follow the paved trail across the railroad tracks to the First Fort site at Belle Point, overlooking the Arkansas River.
Latitude and Longitude 35.387659, -94.432544
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Contact Information
Cody Faber
479.226.3727
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Event Type
- Campfire/Evening Program
- Cultural/Craft Demonstration
- Exhibition/Show
- Living History
- Talk