During the stormy winter of 1775–1776, Col. Henry Knox, Washington’s 25-year-old chief of artillery, and his teamsters moved a mammoth sixty tons of artillery from Fort Ticonderoga, across the Hudson River, and through the Berkshires to Boston to help drive the British out of the city. Crossing snow and ice, the men relied on ox- and horse-drawn wagons and sledges to traverse the perilous terrain and help achieve this early Revolutionary War victory.
Join us on December 4, 2025, from 7:00 to 8:00 p.m. ET (4:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m. PT) when our curators discuss Henry Knox’s epic expedition with Dr. Phil Hamilton, Professor of History at Christopher Newport University.
This event is for teachers, students, and their families — and everyone with an interest in history! Everyone who registers will be sent a Zoom meeting link and instructions in the confirmation email. PD certificates will be sent to all who attend the entirety of the program. Please add the Gilder Lehrman Institute to your email safe sender list.
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