Event
Artillery Programs
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Fee:
Free.Location: LAT/LONG: 37.095675, -93.409839
Stop 5 of the Wilson's Creek National Battlefield Tour Road.
Repeating Event
Days:
Every 2 weeks
Dates:
May 25, 2024 to August 17, 2024
Time:
11:00 AM
Duration:
4 hours and 30 minutes
Type of Event
Living History
Programs start on the hour and last approximately 30-45 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.