Catch a Historic Weapons Demonstrations

Gun crew ready for action!

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Every season the staff of Perry's Victory and International Peace Memorial presents historic weapons demonstrations. These presentations are offered Friday, Saturday, and Sunday from Memorial Day weekend through Historic Weekend in September. One weekend a month we pull out our reproduction carronade to give firing demonstrations. Check the park's calendar for when the carronade comes out.

Details

Duration

5-20 Minutes

Activity

Historic Weapons Demonstration

Pets Allowed

Yes

Pets must be on leash. Loud noises from firings can startle animals.

Activity Fee

No

Entrance fees may apply, see Fees & Passes information.

Reservations

No

Season

Summer

Historic Weapons demonstrations are giving Memorial Day Weekend through Historic Weekend, weekend after Labor Day. If weather and staffing allow demonstrations may continue thru the end of the season in October.

Time of Day

Day

Demonstrations offered Friday- Sunday 11 am, 12 PM, 2 PM, 3 PM, 4 PM, & 5 pm.

Accessibility Information

Demonstrations are giving on the lawn around the Memorial. Sidewalks can get visitors close but sometimes not to the demonstration. The talks giving with small arms demonstrations are often given on the steps of the Memorial between upper and lower plazas. To get there a visitor would need to climb approximately 5 steps to get on lower plaza.