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Right now 250 years ago, Henry Knox arrived at Ticonderoga.

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The Virtual Ticonderoga`s Treasures Knox program today at 2PM ET will bring you face-to-face with the documents, books, and objects from 1775 that contributed to the epic story of Henry Knox`s expedition. From figures such as Benedict Arnold, Philip Schuyler, Horatio Gates, and, of course, Henry Knox himself, to books and objects, these represent just a fraction of Fort Ticonderoga`s collections. Together they tell a remarkable story of endurance and tenacity that represents one of the high points of our War for Independence.

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On December 5, 1775, Henry Knox arrived at Fort Ticonderoga to embark on one of the most challenging operations of the American Revolution. Over five days at Ticonderoga, Knox directed the work of Continental soldiers to consolidate, load, and transport a total of 59 cannon, mortars, and howitzers, along with gunflints and lead. Weighing nearly 60 tons, this materiel was desperately needed by the Continental Army outside Boston. From Ticonderoga, Knox began a 300-mile journey over the Hudson Valley, the frozen spine of New England, and into history. That story begins here... at Ticonderoga.

This one-time-only online program on December 5th at 2PM ET will bring you face-to-face with the documents, books, and objects from 1775 that contributed to the epic story of Henry Knox`s expedition. From figures such as Benedict Arnold, Philip Schuyler, Horatio Gates, and, of course, Henry Knox himself, to books and objects, these represent just a fraction of Fort Ticonderoga`s collections. Together they tell a remarkable story of endurance and tenacity that represents one of the high points of our War for Independence.

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Your attendance in the Ticonderoga Treasures program supports our mission to preserve, educate, and provoke active discussion about the past and its importance to present and future generations.

THANK YOU! Fort Ticonderoga received #GivingTuesday support from all across America! During Giving Tuesday and throughout the year, your gift supports our mission of education and preservation. Because of YOU, Fort Ticonderoga`s education programs like “Henry Knox in the Classroom” are bringing the story of America’s fight for independence and historic military achievement directly to students, through classroom outreach and across the nation through live virtual programs. With your support, Fort Ticonderoga presents the real history—the triumphs as well as the tragedies, the successes as well as the hardships—taking America’s 250th Anniversary beyond the textbook!

This week, beginning December 5 and running through December 7, Fort Ticonderoga will celebrate the 250th anniversary of one of the most ambitious and successful military operations of the American Revolution. Henry Knox’s expedition to bring a “Noble Train of Artillery,” featuring nearly 60 tons of vital military equipment on a 300-mile journey from Fort Ticonderoga to George Washington’s army outside Boston, is one of the Revolution’s most enduring events.

The "Noble Train Begins” celebration and reenactment are part of REAL TIME REVOLUTION®, a multi-year initiative coinciding with our nation’s 250th year anniversary to bring to life the people and events that defined the fight for independence. Running from 2025 to 2027, the immersive experience brings the critical years of 1775-1777 to life through daily living history programs and signature events, offering visitors an unparalleled day-by-day, moment-by-moment experience of the historic events surrounding the American Revolution.

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The Guns for Ticonderoga, in partnership with @AmericanaCorner, have arrived! our 1,500-mile 2025 train of artillery was a safe success. This project is made possible with the generous support of Americana Corner’s Preserving America Partners program.
Explore the start of Henry Knox`s Noble Train of Artillery this weekend, December 5-7, 2025!
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250 years ago today—December 1, 1775—General George Washington had a problem. The Continental Army campaigning in Boston and Canada was made up of men who had agreed to serve through the end of 1775. The end of their term of service was rapidly approaching, with some regiments releasing their soldiers even before December ended.

While the army’s officials worked to convince soldiers to reenlist for another year, staying away from their homes, livelihoods, and families for that long was too large a commitment for many. Even some who were willing to reenlist insisted on returning home first to see their families and get warm winter clothing. It was also difficult to recruit new soldiers to fill the regiments. Meanwhile, the need for soldiers had not decreased—without enough forces to continue the American siege of Boston, the British army might be able to reassert control over Massachusetts.

For a temporary solution, Washington called on the people who had formed the fighting force at the Battle of Lexington and Concord: the militia. He reached out to the governments of Massachusetts and New Hampshire, requesting that they send 5,000 militia troops to serve at Roxbury and Cambridge from December 10-January 15. This relatively short period of service would, Washington hoped, buy time for newly-enlisted reinforcements to arrive.

The Massachusetts government complied, issuing this resolution on December 1. “The commanding Officer of the Militia… in each Town… is directed, to cause the Militia in such Town to be mustered, without Delay, and the Number of Men affixed to his Town respectively, to be inlisted, to serve in the American Army…” Each town was assigned a quota of men to enlist, ranging from 98 for Dartmouth to only 3 for Hubbardston. Some areas were not included in the draft at all, like Berkshire County on the western edge of the colony. The resolution ordered a total of 3089 men to be raised. Through their service, they would keep the siege going until help could arrive.

Learn more about the resolution (object ID MS.7365, property of Robert Nittolo) on the Ticonderoga Online Collections database: https://fortticonderoga.catalogaccess.com/archives/31166

250 years ago today—November 30, 1775—Henry Knox was just south of Albany, traveling north towards Fort Ticonderoga. The mission with which he had been entrusted, transporting captured British artillery from Ticonderoga to Boston, was an urgent one. The instructions given to Knox by George Washington on November 16 stressed that “the want of them is so great, that no trouble or expence must be spared to obtain them”.

The Continental Army had corralled British troops into Boston, but the siege of the city was at a stalemate. If the Americans had the artillery and supplies they desperately needed, they might turn the tide. While the army in Boston hoped for news of Knox’s expedition, it had other news to celebrate. On November 30, 1775, Horatio Gates wrote to Knox, sharing the good news: “The General desires me to acquaint you That One of The Continental Arm’d Vessells, has taken a large Brigantine Loaded with Ordnance Stores”.

The brigantine, the British ship Nancy, had been captured by the American privateer Lee off Cape Ann the day before. The brig’s cargo was full of military supplies intended for the besieged British, including a 13-inch brass mortar, 30,000 cannonballs, 2,000 muskets, and 30 tons of musket shot. These were invaluable for the American army, which struggled to obtain enough weapons, ammunition, and gunpowder to function. Even one mortar made a difference to their tiny store of artillery.

While Gates suggested that Knox consult the inventory of the stores captured on the Nancy, he stressed that he should “let not that lessen your Zeal, to procure every thing else that you know to be Wanting, especially one More 13 Inch Mortar, with 2 Ten Inch, & Two Brass 8 Inch Howbitzers, if to be conviniently spared.” Much more was still needed, and Knox’s mission was still vital. Gates closed his letter by wishing Knox “a prosperous & pleaseant journey”. While perhaps not pleasant, Knox’s journey would be prosperous, providing a lifeline to the American artillery and the entire army.

Learn more about Gates’ letter (object ID 1999.1160.004) on the Ticonderoga Online Collections database: https://fortticonderoga.catalogaccess.com/archives/29397