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Patrick Niles on Henry Knox and the Train of Artillery

October 23, 2025

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Join the Old Saratoga Historical Association for a presentation by Patrick Niles, retired history teacher, marking the 250th anniversary of Henry Knox’s legendary 1775 journey.

Event Details

Niles will retrace Knox’s effort to transport 56 cannons from Fort Ticonderoga through Warren, Washington, and Saratoga Counties to Dorchester Heights—a feat that forced the British evacuation of Boston. Drawing from primary sources, Niles will illuminate the challenges and triumphs of this remarkable expedition.

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