1862 cannon fired during artillery program at Ohio Civil War Show

A cannon barrel manufactured 164 years ago again belched fire and smoke Sunday. The cannon, manufactured in 1862, was part of the popular artillery display during the 48th annual Ohio Civil War Show at the Richland County Fairgrounds in Mansfield. Fans packed the demonstration area as cannons (and a mortar) from the Civil and Revolutionary wars exploded with loud roars, setting off car alarms in a parking lot. The show included full-size cannons, limbers and caissons. -- Article