A group of people dressed as Revolutionary War artillery soldiers are working on a cannon

The King of Battle: Artillery in the American Revolution

Minute Man National Historical Park

Special Event
  • Jun 6, 2026 at 11:00 AM and 2:00 PM
  • Free

See how a cannon was loaded and fired during the American Revolution. Here the roar as it is fired. Learn how such weapons were used in battle and why they were so important to the colonists in the lead-up to the outbreak of war in 1775.

This program on June 6 will take the place of the regularly scheduled "Minute Men: Neighbors in Arms" program.

Fees

This event is free to attend.

Location

Hartwell Tavern, 112 North Great Road, Lincoln MA

Latitude and Longitude 42.451423, -71.292509

Schedule

Date:

Jun 6, 2026

Time:

11:00 AM, 2:00 PM

Duration:

45 minutes

Event Type

  • Living History
Tags: minute man national historical park, american revolutionary war, living history, historic weapons demonstrations