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Muskets and Cannons Day
10:00 AM - 4:00 PM
200 Tower Ave., St. Paul, MN 55111
612-726-1171 | ftsnelling@mnhs.org
About This Event
Join us for one of our Muskets and Cannons days to learn about early 19th century weapons technology. Site staff in historical uniform will describe the procedures and ammunition of the era for flintlock muskets and artillery, including firing demonstrations. The Historic Fort Snelling Fife and Drum Corps will also present a military music concert. These are offered every month this summer, so don’t miss out!
Tentative schedule of events:
10:15 Flag raising
11:00 Cannon firing
12:00 Musket firing demonstration
1:00 Military music concert
2:00 Cannon firing
3:00 Musket firing demonstration
3:45 Flag lowering
Saturday, August 8, 2026
Muskets and Cannons Day
Join us for one of our Muskets and Cannons days to learn about early 19th century weapons technology. Site staff in historical uniform will describe the procedures and ammunition of the era for flintlock muskets and artillery, including firing demonstrations. The Historic Fort Snelling Fife and Drum Corps will also present a military music concert. These are offered every month this summer, so don’t miss out!
Tentative schedule of events:
10:15 Flag raising
11:00 Cannon firing
12:00 Musket firing demonstration
1:00 Military music concert
2:00 Cannon firing
3:00 Musket firing demonstration
3:45 Flag lowering
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Available times
10:00 AM
