Event Details (U.S. National Park Service)

Fee:

Free.

Location: LAT/LONG: 38.711070, -77.034570

Firing inside the historic fort.

Repeating Event

Days:

Monthly on the first Sunday

Dates:

May 04, 2025 to November 02, 2025

Time:

1:00 PM, 2:00 PM, 3:00 PM

Duration:

15 minutes

Type of Event

Living History

Talk

Volunteer Event

We fire two shots per demonstration. On the hour and approximately 10 minutes after the hours.

Description

Step back in time and watch Union soldiers fire a cannon!

Learn about the process of loading and firing a Civil War era cannon with Fort Washington staff and volunteers. A Ranger will explain each step as its happening. Rangers and volunteers will be available after the demonstration to answer questions.

Rangers will be available to interpret a section of the Officers' Quarters and barracks after the demonstration.

There will be civil war uniforms worn by living historians, interpreting the story of Fort Washington in costume via the third-person. After the demonstration, when it is safe to do so, visitors can come and have a hands on experience with the cannon.

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This demonstration will involve loud noises, similar to that of a firework. Rangers will give a warning to cover your ears, but this program may not be right for people or dogs that are frightened by loud noises.