Firing Demonstration

Artillery Day at Monocacy National Battlefield

Monocacy National Battlefield

Special Event
  • Aug 16, 2025 at 10:00 AM
  • Free

Once again, the “King of Battle”, the artillery, will shake the ground of Monocacy National Battlefield. Demonstrations with different types of cannons will occur throughout the day. Just how loud were those big guns during the Civil War? Come find out and learn about the many uses of artillery during the Civil War!

Fees

This event is free to attend.

Location

Firing demonstrations occur at the Monocacy National Battlefield Visitors Center, located at 5201 Urbana Pike, Frederick, MD 21704

Latitude and Longitude 39.377221, -77.395606

Schedule

Date:

Aug 16, 2025

Time:

10:00 AM

Duration:

6 hours

Firing Demonstrations will occur at 11am, 1pm and 3pm.

Contact Information

Matt Borders
301-662-3515
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Event Type

  • Living History
Tags: cannon demonstrations, firing demonstration, boom