On Sunday Aug. 31, Mackinac State Historic Parks is hosting a unique event at Colonial Michilimackinac, featuring a nighttime artillery demonstration. The event, called Fire at Night, will showcase ...
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How a 160-Year-Old Civil War Cannon Still Works Perfectly

An authentic Civil War cannon built in 1865 roars back to life in this incredible demonstration. Watching it fire more than 150 years after it was forged is like stepping into history. The power and ...
The Lincoln Memorial Shrine’s reproduction Civil War-era cannon will be fired at an event 10 a.m. Saturday, Aug. 9, in Smiley Park, between the Lincoln Shrine and Redlands’ A.K. Smiley Public Library.
Experience the raw power of history as we fire a fully restored Civil War cannon built in 1865, bringing the sights and sounds of battlefield artillery back to life. This demonstration offers an ...