Artillery Demonstrations at Kennesaw Mountain

Soak up history re-made right before your eyes with these five military reenactments.

Labor Day Celebration

Fort McAllister State Park. Sept. 3, 9 a.m.-4 p.m. Watch Civil War soldiers fire rifles and cannons during living history programs. 3894 Fort McAllister Rd., Richmond Hill. Adults $8; children $5; 6 and younger, free. 912-727-2339.

Artillery Demonstrations at Kennesaw Mountain

Kennesaw Mountain National Battlefield Park. See the Civil War come to life with cannon demonstrations in the park. Sept. 4, 5 and 25. 11 a.m.-3:30 p.m. 900 Kennesaw Mountain Dr., Marietta. 770-427-4686. Free.  

Battle of Tunnel Hill Reenactment Tunnel Hill

See the battle of Tunnel Hill reenacted with live demonstrations. Sept. 10-11. 9 a.m.-6 p.m. Battle begins at 2 p.m. each day. Lawn chairs encouraged. This weekend also includes admission to the museum and a walk through the tunnel. 2154 Clisby Austin Rd.,Tunnel Hill. 706-876-1571. $10 per person; 12 and under, free.

Battle of Hurricane Shoals Reenactment

Hurricane Shoals Park. Visit a re-made Civil War Union and Confederate Camp with drills, history, cooking and haversack displays. Sept. 17-18. 2 p.m. 416 Hurricane Shoals Rd., Maysville. 678-978-7213. Free.

Harvest Time at the Homestead

Red Top Mountain State Park. Feel what it was like to be a civilian or a soldier in North Georgia during the Civil War. See apple cider being made, participate in pioneer games and play with pioneer-style toys. View Civil War style cannons and rifles fired. Sept. 17-18. 10 a.m.-4 p.m. 50 Lodge Rd. SE, Acworth. 770-975-0055. Free; parking, $5.

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