FRANKLIN, TN – Franklin’s Charge Cannon Committee, led by Chairman Cullen Smith, will be dedicating their authentic artillery display at Carter Hill Battlefield Park on Nov. 10 at 1 p.m. This ceremony will include comments from several dignitaries, 1860’s songs from the Olde Towne Brass and appearances by re-enactors President Abraham Lincoln and General Ulysses S. Grant.

Franklin’s Charge has secured authentic replicas of four artillery pieces that will be displayed at Carter Hill Battlefield Park to further interpret the Battle of Franklin held Nov. 30, 1864. The Franklin’s Charge Cannon Committee, led by Chairman Cullen Smith, recognized the need and worked to secure three 3-inch Ordinance rifles and a 12-pounder Napoleon to be displayed on the site as it was during the battle. The dedication of the cannons will be held on Friday, Nov. 10 at 1 p.m.

For more information – see Franklin’s Charge Secures Authentic Artillery Display for Carter Hill Battlefield Park

About The Battle of Franklin Trust

The Battle of Franklin Trust is a 501(c)3 management corporation acting on behalf of Franklin’s battlefield sites to contribute to a greater understanding and enrich the visitor experience of the November 30, 1864 battle. It is organized for the charitable and educational purposes of preserving, restoring, maintaining and interpreting the properties, artifacts and documents related to the battle so as to preserve an important part of the nation’s history.