Artillery and Rifle Demonstrations at Malvern Hill
On Saturday September 5, the park will offer rifle and cannon demonstrations at Malvern Hill battlefield. This battle featured multiple Confederate attacks on well-positioned U.S. artillery and infantry. During the event, re-enactors will demonstrate the use of artillery in the battle, and soldiers will show how the attacks on the hill unfolded.
Program times for the artillery are 10 a.m. and 1 p.m., and rifle firings at 11 a.m. and 2 pm. From 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Union and Confederate re-enactors will be set up to answer questions and discuss uniforms, gear, and weapons. Malvern Hill is located at 9175 Willis Church Road, Henrico, VA 23231
Fees
This event is free to attend.
Location
9175 Willis Church Road, Henrico, VA 23231
Latitude and Longitude 37.412979, -77.250254
Schedule
Date:
Time:
Duration:
Artillery demonstrations: 10 a.m. and 1 p.m., and Rifle demonstrations: 11 a.m. and 2 pm
Contact Information
Bert Dunkerly
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Event Type
- Cultural/Craft Demonstration
- Living History