Celebrate Flag Day with Cannon Firing Demonstrations
Special Event
Join the Shiloh Cannon Crew on Flag Day weekend at Shiloh National Military Park for powerful Civil War cannon firing demonstrations on the historic battlefield!
Hear the roar and watch the smoke rise once more as artillery comes to life.
Saturday Demonstrations:
10:00 a.m. • 11:30 a.m. • 1:30 p.m. • 3:00 p.m.
Sunday Demonstrations:
11:00 a.m. • 1:00 p.m. • 2:30 p.m.
📍 Programs take place across the street from the park’s visitor center.
Each 20-minute program explores the weapons, projectiles, and procedures used by Civil War artillery crews—and includes two live cannon firings.
Don’t miss this chance to experience history in action!
Fees
Always free!
Schedule
Date:
Jun 13, 2026
Time:
10:00 AM
Duration:
5 hours
Contact Information
Chris Mekow
731.689.5696
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Event Type
- Living History
- Other
- Talk
Tags:
civil war living history, living history, american civil war, american military, demonstrations, 19th century weapon demonstration, family friendly, free event