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May 11
Capture At Fort Crown Point Commemoration
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Date:
May 11
Hours:
10:00am - 5:00pm

Relive history at Crown Point State Historic Site

Join us as Crown Point State Historic Site launches its commemoration of the 250th Anniversary of the American Revolution. On May 11, 1775, Seth Warner and the Green Mountain Boys captured the British post at Crown Point, only three weeks after the American Revolution began at Lexington and Concord. This early victory secured cannons and artillery for the revolutionary cause and helped establish American control of Lake Champlain early in the war. 

America250 Commemoration Activities:

Crown Point will mark the anniversary of this crucial victory with a very special event. The day will include:

  • Living History Encampment: Experience an encampment of Warner’s Regiment, portraying the Green Mountain Boys. Learn about 18th-century military life and the events of May 11, 1775.
  • Ministers of Apollo – 18th-Century Music Performances: Enjoy period music performed live by this acclaimed ensemble, bringing Revolutionary-era songs to life.
  • Guided Site Tour: Discover Crown Point’s unique role in the early days of the war through a guided walking tour of the grounds and fort ruins.
  • Museum Reopening & New 250th Anniversary Exhibits: Explore newly refreshed exhibits in the site’s museum, including:
    • Two interactive kiosks offering diverse perspectives on the American Revolution.
    • Stories highlighting the French, British, American, and Indigenous experiences in the Champlain Valley.
  • Community Historical Booths: Meet representatives from local historical organizations and learn how you can participate in Revolutionary War commemorations in the coming years.

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Additional Special Features:

  • Bird Banding Station – 50th Anniversary: Observe the spring bird migration research effort and learn about bird conservation in this long-running scientific project.
  • Syracuse University Archaeological Field School: Visit with archaeology students and faculty as they resume their exploration of the site’s rich history.
     
Phone Numbers
  1. (518) 597-4666
Websites
  1. https://parks.ny.gov/historic-sites/crownpoint/details.aspx
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