A World War I Krupp 10cm K17 field artillery cannon was a historical staple on the Uxbridge Town Common for many generations. The condition of the cannon and it being unsafe on public grounds led to its removal.

Many years outside in the elements of Massachusetts weather, without maintenance, has left the cannon in need of extensive renovation to restore it. 

As with many town budgets, non-essential items, like the the cannon, have been left off the town’s priority list to maintain or restore the piece. The Trustees of the Soldiers Memorials have obtained quotes from local businesses for the costs to repair the cannon and fabricate new wheels. 

The Friends of the Cannon community group formed as group of Uxbridge citizens that has set forth on a mission to bring the cannon back to the town common for future generations to appreciate and treasure as a piece of history. 

Please know that other fundraising efforts are running simultaneously to this online effort. Visit the Friends of the Cannon Facebook page for more information.