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Capture At Fort Crown Point Commemoration: Crown Point State Historic Site, Crown Point, NY

Sunday, May 11th: 11:00 AM - 4:00 PM

Join us at Crown Point State Historic site to kick off the Commemoration of the 250th Anniversary of the American Revolution in the Champlain Valley!

On May 11, 1775, Seth Warner led a group of Green Mountain Boys to capture 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. 250 years later, on Sunday, May 11, 2025, Crown Point will mark the anniversary of this crucial victory, with an encampment of Seth Warner’s Regiment representing the Green Mountain Boys and the opening of new exhibits in the historic site museum.

The new exhibits include the interactive Revisit the Revolution kiosk, which highlights themes, stories, and locations associated with Revolutionary War. The day will include performances by 18th Century musicians and a focus tour about Crown Point in the American Revolution. Local historical organizations will also be on site to talk about ways to commemorate the American Revolution in the years to come!

This event is FREE and open to the public.