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. They tour the country to immerse crowds in Civil War battlefield realism—and keep history alive, one boom at a time. Up next: a historic buildings tour in September. Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/e75ac46bdfb9c9d5