Saturday’s group event took us on a journey of the “Ye Trodden Path” to follow the footsteps of the men who saved our country. Narrated by Mr. Tom Ragusa, local historian and great friend who we have shared many Knox explorations took us through a section in Otis stopping at each historical location along the way listening to Tom’s amazing stories. During the winter of 1775-1776 Gen George Washington held the high ground around Boston while the British were firmly in control of the city. If Washington had artillery, he could dislodge the British and retake Boston. The nearest available artillery was at Fort Ticonderoga, under Continental Army control, in upstate NY. 

Gen Henry Knox then was commissioned in Dec 1775, by Gen Washington to secure these artillery pieces and transport them from NY, through Massachusetts to Dorchester Heights outside Boston. To do this Gen Knox successfully crossed the Berkshire Mountains and large rivers in winter, with 59 pieces of artillery. When the artillery arrived in Boston in early March 1776, Gen Howe realized the hopelessness of his position and evacuated the city. Special thanks to the Upper Housatonic Heritage and National Park Servie, Springfield Armory to help us kick off our first Mass250 events with a bang! Celebrate the 250th anniversary of our great countries freedom with us, all year as we venture to historic locations across Western Mass! #Mass250 #berkshire250

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