Historic Cannons Restored Atop Baltimore Hill

From the Sept. 29, 2015, AP.

Seven cannons, dating back to the 1680s, have been refurbished and restored on a hill in Patterson Park as the final piece of the city's War of 1812 commemoration.  Each cannon is at least 200 years old.

They were removed last year to be cleaned and coated with protective sealant.  This was paid for by a state grant.

For over a century, the cannons marked the position of the Baltimore militia at the September 14, 1814, Battle of Baltimore which led to the writing of "The Star-Spangled Banner."  I wonder if future Pennsylvania Governor Francis Shunk was stationed there with the Pennsylvania militia.

--Brock-Perry