Superintendent Scott J. Bentley announced today that River Raisin National Battlefield Park will be hosting Weapon Demo Days at the River Raisin National Battlefield Park on Saturdays throughout the summer: July 13, August 10, September 14 & 28. Demonstrations will be at 10:00 a.m., 11:00 a.m. 1:00 p.m., and 2:00 p.m.
Learn about Black Powder Cannons, Muskets and Rifles used during the War of 1812. See the steps involved in preparing to fire a cannon with a cannon crew and learn the drilling techniques to fire a musket.
