On July 4, 2026 our nation will celebrate the semiquincentennial anniversary of the signing of the Declaration of Independence. Leading up to this historic birthday Revolution 250 was created. In keeping with this celebratory campaign, it is with great enthusiasm that we present the momentous commemoration of this country’s founding, Knox Trail 250. This sequenced program is designed to represent the Henry Knox Noble Train of Artillery of 1776, the catalyst for what we now recognize in the Commonwealth of Massachusetts as Evacuation Day.
On the morning of January 10, 2026, along the Massachusetts and New York state border, there will be a ceremony representative of the official Knox handoff that occurred in December before embarking on the historic journey. In Massachusetts, starting in Great Barrington, going through over 33 towns, including locations in New York, a simulation of the journey would be celebrated in designated hubs.
This sequenced parade of regional recognition will incorporate the invitation and participation of town managers, local historians, celebrating the commemoration and respective connections in the Noble Trail of Artillery.
GREAT BARRINGTON
Saturday, January 10, 2026
Mahaiwe Performing Arts Center
SPRINGFIELD
Saturday, January 17, 2026
Springfield Armory
WORCESTER
Saturday, January 31, 2026
American Antiquarian Society
FRAMINGHAM
Saturday, February 14, 2026
The Village Hall, Framingham Green
Cambridge
Friday, February 27, 2026
Longfellow House
ROXBURY
Wednesday, March 4, 2026
First Church in Roxbury
BOSTON
Tuesday, March 17, 2026
Dorchester Heights
