Stanley Rikard, shows onlookers the proper way to peel potatoes if you were on KP (kitchen police) while serving in the Army. He also demonstrates the early days when everyone smoked everywhere and anywhere with a homemade cigarette.
The S.C. Military Museum celebrated the Army’s 250th birthday Saturday, June 14, with a free open house with dozens of exhibits showing off the history of the U.S. Army. From the Continental Army to present day, there were displays with live people showing off the uniforms, weapons, muskets, and even types of food the soldiers had to eat at that time. The Palmetto Pipes and Drums Corps marched and played a variety of military music and hymns during the day. There were live demonstrations of firing muskets and cannons showing visitors how long it took to fire and reload for just a single shot.
Instructor Dr. Erick Nason demonstrates the proper way to fire a long gun musket.
Micah Pappas fires an old Civil War cannon.
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