News Release

End the Summer with a Bang!

Living Historians Fire a Cannon during a demonstration

Photo Courtesy of David Landreth

News Release Date: August 24, 2026

Contact: Chris Mekow, 731.689.5696

For Immediate Release: August 24, 2026
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SHILOH, Tenn. — To celebrate the last weekend of the summer season, Shiloh National Military Park will present its final series of Civil War cannon firing demonstrations on Sept. 5.

Each 20-minute program will teach visitors about the vital role artillery played in the Battle of Shiloh and the Civil War and explore the organization of Civil War artillery, the duties of the cannoneers, the types of ammunition used and the proper loading and firing procedures.

These free demonstrations will take place across the street from the visitor center at 10 a.m., 11:30 a.m., 1:30 p.m. and 3 p.m. For the demonstrations, the Shiloh Cannon Crew will fire a historic 6-pounder Field Gun, the most commonly used field artillery piece at the Battle of Shiloh.

For more information about this and other park events, please contact the Shiloh National Military Park Visitor Center at 731-689-5696, visit the park website at www.nps.gov/shil, follow the park on Facebook at www.facebook.com/ShilohNMP or follow @ShilohNPS on X.