Join the towns of the Berkshires as we commemorate the 250th anniversary of one of the most extraordinary feats of the American Revolution: Colonel Henry Knox’s daring winter journey to bring the captured cannon of Fort Ticonderoga to the Continental Army in Boston. In January 1776, Knox’s massive caravan of oxen, sleds, and artillery wound its way through the Berkshires—passing directly through Great Barrington—on its way to reshape the balance of the siege and, ultimately, the fate of the Revolution. 

This special anniversary event will highlight the Berkshire’s role in the epic Noble Train of Artillery, celebrating the ingenuity, determination, and community spirit that made Knox’s mission possible. Featuring historical presentations, living history demonstrations, family-friendly activities, and period music, the commemoration will bring to life the challenges of transporting more than 60 tons of artillery across frozen rivers, steep hills, and snow-covered roads. 

Residents, visitors, and history enthusiasts are invited to gather in honor of the men, animals, and townspeople whose perseverance helped secure the Continental Army’s first great strategic victory. As we mark this milestone in America’s founding story, towns throughout the Berkshires proudly remember its place along the path that helped lead to independence.