Artillery in the Civil War will be the theme of living history programs hosted at Wilson’s Creek National Battlefield on Saturday July 6, 2013. Come experience your local National battlefield and learn about the history of the Battle of Wilson’s Creek!
Firing demonstrations are scheduled hourly from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. at tour stop 5. During the demonstrations, visitors will be able to learn about the role of artillery at the battle, see cannon drill and experience a Civil War cannon being fired. Additional artillery demonstrations are scheduled on July 22 and the weekend of August 10 and 11.
