A line of soldiers firing muskets.

Musket Demonstrations at Fort Pulaski

Fort Pulaski National Monument

Special Event
  • Nov 11, 2026 at 11:00 AM
  • Free

Musket demonstrations are a great way to learn about the weapons that were used to attack and defend historic Fort Pulaski during the American Civil War.

These programs are free, but standard park entry fees apply. Cannon demonstrations at Fort Pulaski are subject to change based on weather and staff availability.

Fees

No admission fees for US residents! (Standard admission rates apply for non-US residents.)

Location

Musket demonstrations will take place inside Fort Pulaski. Parking is available at the Fort Pulaski National Monument Visitor Center (101 Fort Pulaski Road, Savannah GA 31410).

Schedule

Date:

Nov 11, 2026

Time:

11:00 AM

Duration:

4 hours and 30 minutes

Musket firings will take place at 11:00 AM, 1:00 PM, and 3:00 PM inside Fort Pulaski. Each demonstration will last for approximately 30 minutes.

Event Type

  • Cultural/Craft Demonstration
  • Living History
  • Talk
Tags: historic weapons, historic weapons demonstrations, fort pulaski, fort pulaski national monument, american civil war