Event
The King of Battle: Artillery Drill and Firing Demonstrations
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Fee:
Free.Location: LAT/LONG: 32.344079, -90.850474
Vicksburg National Military Park Visitor Center Living History Demonstration Area
Repeating Event
Days:
Every week on Saturday
Dates:
April 01, 2023 to May 27, 2023
Time:
10:00 AM
Duration:
4 hours
Type of Event
Living History
Performance
Talk
Program times are: 10:00AM, 11:00AM, 1:00PM, and 2:00PM, every Saturday in April and May (weather and staffing dependent).
Description
The King of Battle: Artillery Drill and Firing Demonstrations
Experience the power and awe of Civil War artillery. Come listen and learn from our trained historic weapons crew as they discuss the training Civil War artillerists went through during the Civil War. Feel the blast of our 12-pound Napoleon cannon! This programming is staffing and weather dependent.
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Reservation or Registration: No
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