Event
Artillery Program
Fee:
Free.Location: LAT/LONG: 37.095741, -93.408882
Stop 5 of the Wilson's Creek National Battlefield Tour Road.
Dates & Times
Date:
Saturday, August 30, 2025
Time:
11:00 AM, 1:00 PM, 3:00 PM
Duration:
30 minutes
Type of Event
Living History
Programs start at the top of the hour and last approximately 30 minutes.
Description
Cannons were integral to the battle at Wilson’s Creek and now serve as a symbol and reminder of the brutal nature of the Civil War.
See the loading and firing of a cannon and learn about the jobs of each position at the cannon and the importance of working together as a unit.
Reservation or Registration: No
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