Myth Busting: Brown Bess Musket vs American Long Rifle - Battle of Hampton

Musket Myth Busting / Battle of Hampton Can a Brown Bess hit the broad side of a barn? Did the American long rifle win the revolution? There are many myths about firearms in the 18th century. Join the Hampton History Museum Educator Kris peters as he explores the myths and mysteries of muskets and rifles and how these weapons were used during the Battle of Hampton in 1775. Explore more Hampton History Museum videos on our YouTube playlist: https://tinyurl.com/sovuwb2 To learn more about the museum's educational materials, tours and other resources, visit https://hampton.gov/342/Education Hampton History Museum 120 Old Hampton Lane Hampton, VA 23669 www.hamptonhistorymuseum.org 757-727-1102