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Early American Artillery & Miniature Cannon Firing Demonstration

  • Washington Crossing State Park Visitors Center Hopewell Township, NJ United States (map)

Come and meet historian Stan Saperstein and hear about early American artillery from pre-Revolution to 1840. See the actual procedure for loading and firing of three miniature hand built cannons plus some surprise additions.

Artillery played a very important role in the Revolution. Hear about tactics and how cannons were used in different situations, especially in the Ten Crucial Days Campaign that saved the Revolution!

Earlier Event: October 18
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Later Event: October 25
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