Henry Knox led a 300-mile expedition during the winter of 1775, transporting 59 cannons from Fort Ticonderoga to Cambridge while crossing snow, frozen rivers and mountainous terrain. The successful ...
A University of New Hampshire professor who is the leading U.S. expert on oxen explains why these animals were so vital to ...
SCHUYLERVILLE, N.Y. — It was a blast from the past at Hudson Crossing Park, as residents celebrated the 250th anniversary of Henry Knox’s historic 1775 “Noble Train” march that delivered vital ...
SCHUYLERVILLE, N.Y. (NEWS10) — A series of events is taking place over the weekend as part of the Saratoga250 celebration. It commemorates one young man’s winter journey in 1775, which came to be ...
The following is an installment of “On This Day,” a new series celebrating America’s 250th anniversary by following the actions of Gen. George Washington, the Continental Congress, and the men and ...
In 1775, Patriot forces needed cannons from Fort Ticonderoga to end the British siege of Boston. A 25-year-old bookseller named Henry Knox devised and led a plan to transport the artillery. Knox and ...
Henry Knox leads a daring expedition to deliver artillery from Fort Ticonderoga to Boston. George Washington has Boston surrounded but lacks the artillery to threaten the British-held city. He ...
SCHUYLERVILLE, NY — Wednesday morning, Saratoga 250 and Stewart’s Shops joined together to unveil the winning name and flavor of the Henry Knox-themed ice cream which is commemorating the 250th ...