DISCOVER HOW CANNONS AND THEIR AMMUNITION were used during the Texas Revolution and at the Battle of San Jacinto in this hands-on program for children and families. Participants will learn about the three cannons used at the Battle of San Jacinto—the Twin Sisters and El Volcan—and explore how different types of ammunition, like canister shot and solid shot, served different purposes in the various battles of the Texas Revolution.
You will build and fire your own cup cannon using pom-pom ammunition and test your skills on a variety of targets!
Suitable for kids aged 5 and up; younger children are welcome but will need to have an adult to help. This activity is free with purchase of an adult ticket to the San Jacinto Museum. On San Jacinto Family Day, kids are admitted for free when accompanied by a parent or grandparent.