Event

Restoring Battery Gunnison/New Battery Peck

Gateway National Recreation Area

Fee:

Free.

Location:

Battery Gunnison - Beach Plaza G, Sandy Hook

Dates & Times

Date:

Saturday, April 13, 2024

Time:

12:00 PM

Duration:

5 hours

Type of Event

Partner Program
Volunteer Event

Description

The Army Ground Forces Association is a volunteer organization performing restoration projects and
interpretation in WWII era uniform. Visitors are invited to stop by to chat and learn more about restoration of Battery Gunnison/New Battery Peck and this historic time period during 1943 at Fort Hancock. In April 1943 Battery Gunnison transformed into New Battery Peck as the first M1900 6-inch gun is installed on 8 April 1943. Visit and learn more. This is a free program, no reservation is needed.

Reservation or Registration: No