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September 1861... an Artillery unit formed out of Lone Rock, Wisconsin. They were answering a call of their country to fight in what we now call the Civil War. As a Wisconsin-based artillery unit we have chosen to represent the 6th Battery and honor the history of the unit.
Saturday, July 29, 2017
2017 Schedule
Friday, July 14, 2017
Original Cannon 1844 6 pound smooth bore
The Cannon that appears green is actually 173 years old. Yes, you are right 173 years old. It has not been polished, therefore it is able to form it's patina in a soft green. That is what Bronze does. This is a 6 pound smooth bore. A replica sits to the left of the original. Both cannons perform the same. There has been no change in the original version. The photo's were taken July 1,2017 and fired by the 6th Wisconsin Light Artillery, a modern day member of the 2nd Wisconsin Volunteer Infantry Association.
Sunday, July 2, 2017
Berlin Wisconsin July 1 2017
Our Unit was proud to be sponsored again by the Berlin VFW for their Independence Day Celebration at Riverside Park Celebration on July 1. We were also honored with a tour to their GAR Park in downtown Berlin and a pontoon boat ride down the Fox River.
Photo's of Heritage Hills 2017
Several photo's of our crew, Artillery camp, inspection of troops by Lincoln, Infantry Camp, Firing of the Cannon and Limber crew.
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