Event

Lyle Gun Demonstration - Maritime Museum Beach

Sleeping Bear Dunes National Lakeshore

Fee:

Free. All programs are free with a valid park entrance pass. Passes may be purchased at the Phillip A. Hart Visitor Center in Empire, Michigan, and cost $25 (per vehicle) for seven days, $45 for an annual Sleeping Bear Dunes pass, or $80 (or less) for the America the Beautiful - National Parks and Federal Recreational Lands pass series. Learn more at: https://www.nps.gov/slbe/planyourvisit/fees.htm.

Location:

Maritime Museum Beach

Repeating Event

Days:

Every week on Thursday

Dates:

June 22, 2023 to August 31, 2023

Time:

1:00 PM

Duration:

15 minutes

Type of Event

Cultural/Craft Demonstration
Living History

The program lasts about 15 minutes. Arrive early as the program starts promptly at 1 pm.

Description

 

 

 

 

The Lyle Gun is the only cannon ever designed to save lives, not take them. Watch the demonstration to find out more about this life-saving tool.

Reservation or Registration: No