Royal Artillery Firing & Visit from the Caisson Horses

Royal Artillery firing cannon on Yorktown Battlefield. Come watch a series of cannon demonstrations behind the Colonial National Historical Park Visitor Center.

Special event this Sunday, Sept 15 – there will be a special visit from the Caisson horses of the Army Old Guard on the afternoon of Sunday, September 15th. These horses are in training for the honor of solemnly escorting service members’ flag-draped caskets through Arlington National Cemetery in Virginia. They will be here to help acclimate them to crowds and the noise of cannons as we fire our 18-pounder.

You will be able to pet the horses, take photos with them, and meet the soldiers who work with them. By participating, you will play a part in helping these horses prepare for their solemn duty at Arlington National Cemetery.

There will be two to three of these horses on the grounds of the Yorktown Visitor Center on Sunday afternoon, September 15th, so come out to meet them.

Also remember that horses were critical during the 1781 Siege of Yorktown in helping to bring the heavy artillery into position.

June 1
Royal Artillery 10:15 am; 11:15 am; 12:15 pm; 1:15 pm

June 9
Lamb’s Artillery 12:45 pm; 1:45 pm 2:45 pm

July 14
Lamb’s Artillery 12:45 pm; 1:45 pm 2:45 pm

July 27
Royal Artillery 10:15 am; 11:15 am; 12:15 pm; 1:15 pm

August 17
Royal Artillery 10:15 am; 11:15 am; 12:15 pm; 1:15 pm

August 25
Lamb’s Artillery 12:45 pm; 1:45 pm 2:45 pm

Sept 7
Royal Artillery 10:15 am; 11:15 am; 12:15 pm; 1:15 pm

Sept 8
Royal Artillery 10:15 am; 11:15 am; 12:15 pm; 1:15 pm

Sept 15
Lamb’s Artillery 12:45 pm; 1:45 pm 2:45 pm

Oct 20
Lamb’s Artillery 12:45 pm; 1:45 pm 2:45 pm

Oct 26
Royal Artillery 10:15 am; 11:15 am; 12:15 pm; 1:15 pm

Nov 2
Royal Artillery 10:15 am; 11:15 am; 12:15 pm; 1:15 pm

Nov 3
Lamb’s Artillery 12:45 pm; 1:45 pm 2:45 pm

Programs may be subject to cancellation due to weather or other circumstances. more info