250th Knox Regional Commemoration
When the fight for independence broke out, Henry Knox was just 25 years old — a bookseller with a passion for military science and a deep belief in the cause of liberty. What he lacked in formal training, he made up for with fearless determination and intellect.
Henry Knox: A Young Revolutionary
About Henry Knox
The Self-Made Strategist Who Changed History
A self-taught strategist, Knox studied engineering and artillery on his own — and that knowledge would soon change the course of the Revolution.
Knox’s Epic Sled Trek to Save Boston
In the winter of 1775, General Washington sent him on a nearly impossible mission: haul 60 tons of captured British cannons from Fort Ticonderoga to Boston over snow and ice — a 300-mile trek by ox-drawn sleds. Knox made it happen.
From Fort to Firepower
But Knox’s story didn’t stop there. His skills and leadership helped shape the Continental Army’s artillery into a formidable force — playing a key role in the Battles of Saratoga just two years later.
Upcoming Regional Events
5th Annual Turning Point & Women in War Symposium
Guided Bus Tour: “War on the Middleline: The 1780 Raid on Ballston”
Looking Ahead: Future MA Knox250 Events
For all future Massachusetts Knox250 events and commemorations, planning and details will be coordinated through Revolution 250.
Their website accessible by the button below, and serves as the central hub for Knox-related 250th anniversary activities across Massachusetts, including schedules, updates, and official event information.
Fun Fact
They could have used the hot coffee, meals-on-the-go, and, even in a frigid winter, enjoyed Stewart’s freshly made ice cream!
Name That Scoop
The results are in – click the button below to view the honorary Stewart’s Shops ice cream for the Knox Noble Train of Artillery on its 250th anniversary.
Keep America’s Turning Point Alive
Keep America’s Turning Point alive for generations to come by making a tax-deductible donation to the Campaign for Saratoga 250, Inc. Our certified 501c3 nonprofit organization is dedicated to promoting awareness, education, and preservation of critical assets of the Battles of Saratoga. Your support will help promote historical awareness of new generations of people across the region, nation, and globe.
