Special Event

Event

Civil War Artillery Demonstration

Petersburg National Battlefield

Fee:

Free.

Location: LAT/LONG: 37.244340, -77.357370


The artillery firings will occur behind the Eastern Front Unit Visitor Center.

Dates & Times

Date:

Sunday, August 8, 2021

Time:

1:00 PM

Duration:

3 hours

Type of Event

Living History

Description

Living historians, representing Cooper's Battery of the Federal U.S. Army, will discuss and demonstrate the steps involved in firing off a 12 pounder Napoleon cannon during the Civil War. Firing demonstartions will begin on the hour and half hour.

Reservation or Registration: No


Contact Information

Grant Gates
804-732-3531 ext. 204
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