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Twelfth Night! at Crailo State Historic Site

January 3, 2026

Crailo State Historic Site

3:00 – 5:00 PM, outdoor events free to the public. Rain or shine.

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Experience the 250th anniversary of Knox’s Noble Train of Artillery as it makes it way from Albany into Rensselaer County. Witness the ceremonial passing of a linstock as the procession makes way from the bridge down to Crailo’s Riverside Park where the Second Albany Militia will fire a cannon over the Hudson River in commemoration of this historic Revolutionary event. A replica sled will be on view as well as interpretation of how the artillery was moved from Crown Point on Lake Champlain to Dorchester Heights in Massachusetts, resulting in a robust evacuation of the British, ending the Siege of Boston in March of 1776. 

Stay to enjoy Crailo’s annual Twelfth Night celebration featuring Yuletide decorations, hearthside cooking, live music, re-enactors, and other 17th c festive traditions Additional Details below.

Event Details

Join us as we celebrate Henry Knox’s 1775/1776 journey transporting artillery from Fort Ticonderoga to Boston, after which we’ll revel in the holiday traditions of the past. 

Additional Details

  • Seasonal Festivities:

    Stay to enjoy Crailo’s annual Twelfth Night celebration featuring Yuletide decorations, hearthside cooking, live music, re-enactors, and other 17th c festive traditions.

  • Indoor Separate Admission:

    Visit the historic site – standard admission rates apply

    $6.00 Adults / $5.00 Seniors & Students / $1.00 Children

Registration not required.

UPCOMING EVENTS

Special Premiere Screening of a new short film honoring the feat of Henry Knox’s Noble Train of Artillery and its 250th Commemoration. A film by the Campaign for Saratoga 250, Inc & 32 Mile Productions, made possible by the Champlain Hudson Power Express, we are proud to present: Henry Knox: Resolve Forged by Revolution
The popular Hannaford Kidz Expo returns as a FREE, family event with something for everyone, including character meet-and-greets, face painting, bounce rides, arts and crafts, mini-golf, and even a reptile room. For the grownups! You’ll find everything your kids need in one convenient location: summer camps, health care, sports clubs, amusement parks, dance studios, and more!
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Volunteers will assist with winter debris pickup, landscape preparation, and cleaning interpretive signage for the busy visitor season.
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