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Special Event

Event

Civil War Musket Demonstration

Gulf Islands National Seashore

Fee:

Free. Entrance fees may apply. See park Fees and Passes page for more information.

Location:

Visitors should meet within historic Fort Pickens to view the demonstration.

Repeating Event

Days:

Every week on Monday and Saturday

Dates:

May 28, 2022 to May 30, 2022

Time:

1:00 PM

Duration:

30 minutes

Type of Event

Living History

This event will last approximately 20 minutes.

Description

Join living historians as they demonstrate the steps for loading and firing Civil War muskets and how the weapons influenced the lives of soldiers. The program will last approximately 20 minutes. Programs are subject to change and/or cancelation due to weather, staffing, or other unforeseen circumstances.

Reservation or Registration: No

Image Gallery

Park employees wearing blue Civil War era uniforms prepare to fire their muskets.
Park employees wearing blue Civil War era uniforms prepare to fire their muskets.
Experience Living History at Fort Pickens.
NPS Photo / Kiss
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