Experience the drama of a night artillery firing of Fort Towson\u2019s Mountain Howitzer on Saturday, July 12 from 7:45 to 9 p.m. The program will start with a boom, with a daylight firing at 7:45 p.m., to be followed by a talk about the artillery piece. A second firing will occur at twilight, and a third will happen after dark.<\/p>\n
For more information, call 580-873-2634 or email\u00a0fttowson@history.ok.gov. The Fort Towson Historic Site is located at 896 N. 4375 Rd. in Fort Towson.<\/p>\n
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