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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.
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.
- Time:
3:00 – 5:00 PM
- Location:9 1/2 Riverside Avenue, Rensselaer, NY 12144
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
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Hamilton Outdoor Movie Night
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OCT 14
Candlelight Tours at the Schuyler House
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Old Saratoga Historical Association, this evening program invites visitors to explore the Schuyler estate and hear stories about the people who lived, worked, and visited there.
OCT 16
Victory Season at Saratoga: Surrender Day Ceremony
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OCT 17
Victory Season at Saratoga: Celebrate Surrender Day!
On the 249th anniversary of the Surrender at Saratoga, explore the sites where history was made! Saratoga250 in partnership with Saratoga National Historical Park will have five sites open and staffed where you can learn about the event known as the Turning Point of the American Revolution!
OCT 17
Victory Season at Saratoga 249th Surrender Day Commemorative Concert
Join us for an evening of history and harmony as we mark the 249th anniversary of the British surrender at Saratoga. This commemorative concert features 18th-century music performed by the renowned Musicians of Ma’alwyck, joined by award winning soprano Vedrana Kalas, and is punctuated by the insightful historical insights of featured speaker Eric Schnitzer, Saratoga NHP Ranger and Military Historian, who will share firsthand accounts of the surrender from diverse perspectives.
NOV 7
Revolutionary Run for Veterans at Fort Hardy Park
Saratoga250 will have a presence at the Saratoga County Revolutionary Run for Veterans, a 5k run at Fort Hardy Park which benefits Saratoga County Veterans.
OCT 9-10
Celebrating the 250th: Battles of Saratoga Reenactment
Watch history come alive at the 250th Battles of Saratoga Reenactment. Two days of live muskets and maneuvers, October 9–10, 2027 in Saratoga, NY.
OCT 17
Turning Point Parade 2027
Join the Turning Point Parade marking 250 years since the Surrender at Saratoga. October 17, 2027, 10am in Schuylerville, NY.
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.








