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Saturday, May 30, 2026

10:00am-4:00pm

Location: 6620 Zittlestown Rd, Middletown, MD 21769
Website: https://dnr.maryland.gov/publiclands/pages/western/washington.aspx
Event/Entrance Fee: Free & Open to the Public

Discover the significance of artillery during the Battle of South Mountain and the important role of cannons in the attack and defense of the mountain. Meet at Crampton’s Gap near the War Correspondents Arch in Gathland State Park. Program runs 10AM-4PM. Firing demonstrations at 11AM, 1PM, and 3PM each day.