Henry Knox 250th Anniversary

When: 1/17/26, 12:00 PM - 3:00 PM
Location: Springfield Armory National Historic Site

Hosted by the Springfield Armory NHS, the 250th Anniversary event commemorates Henry Knox's Noble Train of Artillery and will feature:

  • Horse- and Oxen-Drawn Cannon Sleds: A rare demonstration showing how heavy artillery was transported across snow and frozen rivers in 1775–76.
  • Colonial Militia Reenactors: Living-history interpreters portraying 18th-century soldiers, camp life, and drills.
  • Firearms and Artillery Demonstrations: Educational, safety-controlled presentations of Revolutionary-era weapons and artillery practices.
  • Continental Arsenal in Springfield Exhibit: Insights into Springfield’s essential role as a supply and manufacturing center for the Continental Army.
  • Henry Knox’s Artillery Regiment: Interpretation of the soldiers who carried out the expedition that helped secure Boston.

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