Cannon Firing

Date
August 22nd
Time
12:00 PM–3:00 PM
Age
Ages 3–12
Cost
Free outdoor demonstration; regular admission applies inside the museum
Location

Fort Pitt Museum
601 Commonwealth Place, Pittsburgh, PA 15222 · Directions
Downtown

See and hear an outdoor demonstration of Fort Pitt Museum’s replica British six-pounder cannon on the museum lawn in Point State Park. Firings are scheduled for noon and 2 p.m., offering two chances to experience the sights and sounds of 18th-century artillery.

Watching from outside is free; regular admission is required only for families who also enter the museum. The demonstrations depend on suitable weather. Families with young children should be prepared for very loud reports.

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