Musket Firing at the Fort

Did you know that it takes nine steps to load an American Civil War musket? Join a park ranger as they show off some of the necessary equipment soldiers carried and their different uses, along with showing off a typical infantry soldier's uniform. After that, they will demonstrate all nine steps of loading a Civil War musket in detail, and that does include the most fun part, firing it!

This will be held in the small artillery fortification just a short walk down the Battlefield Trail beside the Clover Visitor Center. There will be loud noises during this program, so please plan accordingly.

There are two demonstrations: at 10 AM and 2 PM.