Revolution 250 Podcast
Revolution 250 is a consortium of organizations in New England planning commemorations of the American Revolution's 250th anniversary. https://revolution250.org/Through this podcast you will meet many of the people involved in these commemorations, and learn about the people who brought about the Revolution--which began here. To support Revolution 250, visit https://www.masshist.org/rev250Theme Music: "Road to Boston" fifes: Doug Quigley, Peter Emerick; Drums: Dave Emerick
Revolution 250 Podcast
Life and Legacy of Henry Knox
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Archer O'Reilly, Henry Knox
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Season 2
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Episode 11
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A conversation with "Henry Knox" (portrayed by J. Archer O'Reilly, III) discussing the "Noble Train of Artillery," and Knox's subsequent career as General Washington's chief of Artillery and the 1st Secretary of War. We also hear about the Society of the Cincinnati, which Knox helped to found, which is now the nation's oldest patriotic organization, and its American Revolution Institute with great resources for teachers. And Montpelier, the grand home that Henry Knox built in Thomaston, Maine.