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Nov
28
10AM

Black POWDER Friday

at Fort Mifflin

Skip the mall and have a BLAST at Fort Mifflin! Black powder demonstrations with our muskets and cannons all day long. PLUS enjoy learning about the science and manufacture of black powder and discover what needs to happen to take it from fizzle to boom!

Think you have what it takes to fire the cannon? A $25 donation lets you find out. Limited number of charges available, reserve yours when you purchase a ticket! (Adults only!)

 

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