wantthejames

Want the "James?"

The "James" spews smoke and thunder at Fort Meigs, Perrysburg, Ohio.

So, you would like to have our cannon, a 14 pound James Rifle, for your program or ceremony. We're always happy to obliged, but due to the costs of mantaining, transporting and firing the "James," this is the one part of our program that isn't free. This might shy you away from the "James," but our costs are more than reasonable and do not give us a profit. Powder is expensive, and the "James" requires a 12 ounce shot in order for it to perform properly and up to everyone's expectations.

           Here is our price lists for the "James:"
                                                                  $25.00 for transportation to the sight;
                                                                  $25.00 for first 3 shots;
                                                                  $25.00 for each additional set of 2 shots.

            For those that maybe conserned, such as our public schools, we are trained and certified in safety by the nationally recognized National Civil War Artillery Association.
            We can fire salutes and the "James" is a great way to start and end your ceremony. For our school programs, we go step by step in how the gun was loaded, aimed, and fired as well as the different projectiles that the James Rifle fired. We also, if the teachers wish, allow a student or two pull the lanyard that sets the "James" off. (Of course, the student always has a member of our crew with him/her at all times.)
            An important note! Because of Memorial Day's importance in the history of the Civil War and it's respect to all our missed and morned veterans, all the above artillery expenses are suspended. If you want the "James" for a Memorial Day Ceremony, it's absolutely free. It's the very least we can do.

Since 1995, the 121st/9th Battery have been trained and safety certified by the National Civil War Artillery Association at their safety training at Fort Niagara, New York.

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