Knox's Noble Train of Artillery through Monterey

Join Rob Hoogs from the Bidwell House Museum and Monterey Historical Society on a walk in the footsteps of Col. Henry Knox's Noble Train of Artillery. Their winter caravan took almost 60 tons of cannons, mortars and cohorns captured from the British at Fort Ticonderoga and Crown Point on Lake Champlain. They passed through Monterey on Jan. 10, 1776, on their way to Boston to present the cannons to Gen. Washington. The cannons were emplaced on Dorchester Heights and resulted in the British Army evacuating the city on March 17, 1776.

We will walk on a section of the old "Great Road" through Monterey, starting at the remains of Chadwick's Tavern and proceeding westerly along Brett Road for about 1 to 1-1/2 miles. We'll pass several cellar holes before returning to our starting point. There are several sections of this old road that are relatively unchanged since the 1800s, making it easier to imagine the challenges faced by Col. Knox's group.

We will meet at the Bidwell House Museum parking area (off Art School Road), and then carpool about 2 miles to the start of the hike.

Wear good hiking shoes, bring water and tick repellant; trekking poles are recommended. Dress for the weather.

Space is limited in this hike so pre-registration is required.

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