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Civil War Black Powder Musket Demonstration at Union Library Lawn on Aug. 29, 2026

Musket firing demonstration with blanks will take place 10 a.m.–1 p.m.; loud shots expected.

Published Aug 26, 2026, 9:56 AM EDT | Lehigh Crimewatch

Between 10 a.m. and 1 p.m. on Saturday, August 29, 2026, the Union Library of Hatboro will host a Civil War encampment on its lawn featuring a black powder musket demonstration by members of the Sons of Union Veterans of the Civil War. The demonstration will include musket firing; no live ammunition will be used, but loud shots should be expected. The Hatboro Police Department issued the alert to notify the public.