This video accurately tells the whole story about Henry Knox and the "Noble Train of Artillery." The historical context is set and a re-creation with period cannon, draft horses and oxen dramatizes the endeavor's challenges and success...leading to the first major military victory of the Revolutionary War. Boston celebrates Evacuation Day. Originally produced as a two-projector traveling slide show for the Massachusetts Bicentennial Commission, this modernized version includes additional imagery and effects for 21st Century audiences. Produced by Communications for Learning, Inc., Arlington and Conway, Massachusetts.
Jonathan Barkan Executive Producer/Director and photographer; Photo color correction by Calvin LaPlante; Editing, sound mix and color grading by Rikk Desgres.