Press Release
July 3, 2025
Contact: Calista Stephens
Fort Towson Historic Site, Oklahoma Historical Society
Office: 580-873-2634
[email protected]
okhistory.org/forttowson
Public Invited to Night Artillery Firing at Fort Towson Historic Site
FORT TOWSON, Okla. — The Fort Towson Historic Site will host a nighttime artillery firing on Saturday, July 12, from 7:45-9 p.m. The cost for the event is $10 per person.
The cannon will fire at 7:45 to start the evening, followed by a presentation on drill from the 1851 “Instructions for Mountain Artillery” manual. The program will include safety with equipment, clothing, communication and soldier movements. Guests will see the flash during a second firing at twilight and will have a rare opportunity for a dramatic sensory experience with a firing at dark.
Guests should bring lawn chairs and be prepared for loud noises when the cannon fires. The outdoor space will be dark, so flashlights and bug spray are recommended.
For more information, call 580-873-2634 or email [email protected]. The Fort Towson Historic Site is located at 896 N. 4375 Rd. in Fort Towson.
Fort Towson Historic Site is a division of the Oklahoma Historical Society. The mission of the Oklahoma Historical Society is to collect, preserve and share the history and culture of the state of Oklahoma and its people. Founded in 1893 by members of the Territorial Press Association, the OHS maintains museums, historic sites and affiliates across the state. Through its research archives, exhibits, educational programs and publications, the OHS chronicles the rich history of Oklahoma. For more information about the OHS, please visit okhistory.org.
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Editor’s Note: Photos of the Fort Towson Historic Site are available upon request.
