Cannon Firings

Cannon Firings

NEXT DATE: June 27, 2021  |  1, 2 & 3 p.m.  |  Sunday
category: Family Programs  |  location: Visitor Center

Have a blast during your visit to Hagley with cannon firings in the Hagley Powder Yard!

Demonstrations take place next to the Machine Shop at 1, 2, and 3 p.m. 

Included with admission and free for Hagley members.

Please note that cannon firings are weather-dependent.

6 other occurrences.

July 4, 2021
July 25, 2021
August 29, 2021
September 26, 2021
October 31, 2021
November 11, 2021

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