Patrick Niles on Henry Knox and the Train of Artillery
Join the Old Saratoga Historical Association for a presentation by Patrick Niles marking the 250th anniversary of Henry Knox’s 1775 journey.
The Noble Train Arrives
Join us to learn about this major turning point of the Revolutionary War, led by costumed educators from Ft. Ticonderoga, with friendly well-trained oxen and a reproduction cannon.
The Noble Train Arrives in Saratoga County
The regional collaboration between states, counties, and historic sites will include a “cannon relay,” handing off a replica Revolutionary era cannon from place to place on its path from Fort Ticonderoga to the high ground over Boston Harbor in the winter of 1775-1776. Saratoga County will receive the cannon approximately 1:00pm. on December 13th at Dix Bridge in Hudson Crossing Park
Lake George, New York – Knox Arrival Reenactment
A re-enactor portraying Henry Knox will arrive at the head of Lake George on a replica bateau and be taken by a horse & cart to Fort George, where Knox actually stayed in 1775.
Guided Bus Tour: “War on the Middleline: The 1780 Raid on Ballston”
Join us for our popular bus tour with speaker and author, Jim Richmond, following the route of the 1780 Ballston Raid.
Rick Atkinson: Revolutionary Reflections
Historian Rick Atkinson (The Fate of the Day) will be the featured guest at a reception commemorating Knox’s Noble Artillery Train in 1775-76.
Knox Fest 250
Join us after the linstock handoff from Washington County for historical interpreters, artillery demonstrations, food, and wagon rides at nearby Fort Hardy Park!
Living History & Dramatic Tours at Schuyler Mansion
Living historians will reenact the Albany portion of Henry Knox’s Noble Wagon Train from Ticonderoga to Boston at the dawn of the American Revolution.
Washington County Knox Parade
Washington County will host a Knox commemorative parade, beginning at Fort Edward High School, proceeding to the Old Fort House then Fort Miller. As part of the procession, wreaths will be laid at Knox markers along the route.
Knox 250 Kickoff at Crown Point State Historic Site
Join us for a special Knox program at Crown Point State Historic Site in partnership with War Cannon Spirits.
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.
