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4th of July at New Windsor Cantonment, Knox’s HQ
The New Windsor Cantonment and Knox’s Headquarters is set to present a day of Revolutionary War activities on Thursday, July 4th. The day will begin at 1 pm with military drill demonstrations and a...
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Rev War Artillery Demonstrations at Knox’s HQ
The stone 1754 John Ellison House was the headquarters for Generals Nathanael Greene, Henry Knox and Horatio Gates during the American Revolution. General Knox, during his 1780-81 period of residence,...
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Scary Theatrics at Knox’s Headquarters
Over the years many staff members at Knox’s Headquarters have claimed to have seen spectral visages. Whether it was a passing glimpse out of the corner of their eye or just an uncomfortable lump in...
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Wassailing at Knox’s Headquarters December 21st
Christmas was a time for visiting family and friends in the 18th century. Enslaved people were often permitted to travel as well. But it was also an opportunity for roving bands of unemployed youths...
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Knox’s Headquarters Celebrating Washington’s Birthday
Over the winter of 1780-81 at this headquarters, General Henry Knox organized the artillery for the projected attack on New York City. Soldiers, at the nearby encampment, repaired and trained on the...
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Celebrating Christmas at Knox’s Headquarters
Knox’s Headquarters in Vails Gate has announced a month-long Christmas celebration on the grounds of the Historic Site. For two Christmases, John and Catherine Ellison shared their home with the...
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Washington’s Birthday at Knox’s Headquarters
Under the direction of local stonemason William Bull, “Mount Ellison,” the genteel combination English and Dutch-style Knox’s Headquarters was built for prominent local merchant Thomas Ellison by an...
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Independence Day at New Windsor Cantonment & Knox’s Headquarters
The New Windsor Cantonment and Knox’s Headquarters in Orange County, New York, will host a day of Revolutionary War-era activities on Monday, July 4th. At New Windsor Cantonment, attendees will be...
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Knox’s Headquarters Artillery Day July 23rd
The long barrel artillery piece or gun was a dominating presence on most of the battlefields of the American Revolution. Firing solid iron balls out to distances of 1,000 yards and deadly shotgun...
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