Booming on the Battlefield

Partner Event
August 2, 2025 @ 11:00 AM - 3:30 PM EDT

Shiloh National Military Park
Shiloh, TN 38376

Join Shiloh on August 2nd for Civil War cannon firing demonstrations. Learn about the procedures, implements, and ordnance used in firing a black powder cannon during the war. See and hear the power of a 6-pounder Field Piece being fired. 

Demonstrations times:

11:00 am
1:00 pm
2:00 pm
3:00 pm 

Fee Information

ALWAYS FREE

Contact
Chris Mekow
Shiloh National Military Park
731.689.5696
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