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Candy Cartridges

When: Sun., May 7, 1-4 p.m. 2023

During the Texas Revolution, Mexican soldiers fired pre-made cartridges filled with black powder and a musket ball wrapped in paper. Learn how they worked by making your own replica cartridge using candy in place of the bullet and gunpowder. We'll provide the materials; all you need is your creativity.

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