Exactly 250 years later, watch Henry Knox at Fort Ticonderoga selecting through the captured guns of Ticonderoga, Crown Point, St. Jean, and Chambly. Experience the science of artillery as soldiers inspect these big guns before scaling them, dramatically cleaning them with the explosive force of gunpowder. Follow the re-creation of the first leg of the Noble Train of Artillery as Fort Ticonderoga assembles the largest number of oxen- and horse-driven period vehicles since 1775.
- Highlighted Programming Throughout the Day:
- 11:00 a.m., 12:30 p.m. and 2:00 p.m.: Cannon Demonstration – Watch New York soldiers examine the guns of Ticonderoga for fatal faults, before scaling and cleaning them with the explosive force of gunpowder.
- 1:00 p.m.: Cannon, Mortar, & Howitzer? – Explore the three different types of 18th century artillery through premier examples from the Collections of Fort Ticonderoga. See both the “not-so-Knox” cannons and genuine Noble Train artillery pieces, with real stories of the incredible artifacts on display.
- 2:30 p.m.: “From Quebec, if in our hands” – Henry Knox and Cannon for Boston – Henry Knox famously moved nearly 60 tons of artillery from Ticonderoga to the American Army outside Boston, but where did these cannon come from? Join Fort Ticonderoga Curator Dr. Matthew Keagle as he explains the origins of Knox’s Noble Train of Artillery from Lake George to Canada.
- 3:00 p.m.: “the work of 43 men for 2 days” – Arming Henry Knox with the cash and credit of the Continental Congress, General Washington dispatched his most able engineer on November 16, 1775. See how Knox managed the operation, worked to account for soldiers’ labor and succeeded in accomplishing the mission.
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.
For more details, see:
https://fortticonderoga.org/ft_events/noble-train-begins/
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