Town crews, trained by the New York State Office of Parks, Recreation and Historic Preservation, cleaned the surface, and applied a fresh coat of polish to the roadside marker. The sign commemorates Knox’s 1775–1776 winter expedition to transport artillery from Fort Ticonderoga to Boston, a feat that helped force the British evacuation of the city and gave the Continental Army an early victory.

“It’s rewarding to see our team contribute to local preservation,” said Saratoga Highway Superintendent Ryan Campbell. “The training we received from the State Historic Preservation Office has made a real difference, especially as we prepare for the 250th anniversary of the Revolution.”

The project is part of the town’s broader efforts to prepare for the 250th anniversary of the American Revolution, which will be observed nationwide in 2026. Saratoga County, home to the turning point of the war, is coordinating a series of commemorative events through the Saratoga 250 Commission.

“The Knox marker connects our community to a pivotal moment in American history,” said Town Supervisor Ian Murray. “We’re proud to preserve it and to support the Saratoga 250 Commission as we plan events that will welcome visitors from across the country.”

On July 20, Saratoga 250 will host a joint Masonic ceremony honoring Knox in Schuylerville, with representatives from the Grand Lodges of New York and Massachusetts. A second Saratoga 250 commemorative event is scheduled for Dec. 13 at Fort Hardy Park, near where Knox crossed the Hudson River with his artillery train.

Town Historian Sean Kelleher said the restoration is part of a larger initiative to maintain the visual landscape of the Revolution. “Schuylerville is often called ‘America’s Most Historic Village,’ and for good reason,” Kelleher said. “As we approach the 250th anniversary, it’s essential that these markers remain visible and meaningful to the next generation.”

Founded by the William G. Pomeroy Foundation in 2021, National Historic Marker Day encourages volunteers and municipalities to clean, repaint and document historic signs that are often overlooked but vital to public memory.

The Town of Saratoga’s work on the Knox marker not only protects a key piece of local Revolutionary War history but also models the kind of stewardship being encouraged across the nation in preparation for 2026.

For more information about upcoming Saratoga 250 events, visit saratoga250.com