Latest / Topeka News Today | 2 Min News | The Daily News Now!
Civil War Cannon Boom in Topeka | Topeka News
In Topeka, Kansas, history roared to life as the Shawnee County Historical Society staged a jaw-dropping Civil War artillery demo—complete with real cannon booms and the unmistakable scent of gunpowder. Jon and Frank, a father-son duo with a two-decade passion for historical reenactment, brought their massive, reproduction cannon (worth $10K+) to the event, showcasing authentic drill and soldierly discipline. Frank, a retired artilleryman, got hooked during his Pennsylvania stint, and Jon’s dad’s legendary “every retired artilleryman needs a cannon” rule? That’s the legacy they’re living…
The skinny
The skinny isn't ready yet — notes appear once the transcript is processed.