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The Noble Train of Artillery which upon arrival in Boston forced the British evacuation.

in 1775 - Colonel Henry Knox and his men arrive at Fort Ticonderoga, New York, and begin removing the fort’s cannons to transport them to defend the city of Boston, Massachusetts. Three days later he will float the cannons down Lake Champlain.



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12/04/2024

𝐒𝐭. 𝐁𝐚𝐫𝐛𝐚𝐫𝐚'𝐬 𝐃𝐚𝐲 - 𝐃𝐞𝐜𝐞𝐦𝐛𝐞𝐫 𝟒

Our patron saint was the beautiful daughter of Dioscorus, a nobleman of the Roman Empire. Her father, fearful of her beauty and possibility to be taken from him, locked her in a tower and limited her exposure to Christianity. However, from her window, she looked out upon the countryside and marveled at the worlds beauty. She concluded that all living things must be a part of a master plan and was baptized into the Christian faith. She designed her bath house, commissioned by her father, to hold three windows, representing the Holy Trinity. Upon her father's return, he asked why three instead of 2, and she declared her faith. Despite his threats, she steadfastly held onto her beliefs. Dioscorus flew into a rage and dragged her before the local prefect who ordered her death. He tortured his daughter, then took her to a high mountain, where he beheaded her. Afterward, as he descended the mountain, he was caught in a sudden violent storm, struck down and consumed by lightning. Only his scorched sword remained as a reminder of God's vengeance.

Saint Barbara came to be regarded as the sainted patroness of those in danger from thunderstorms, fire, and explosions. Given the questionable reliability of early cannon misfires, muzzle bursts and exploding weapons were not uncommon -it is easy to see why our predecessors sought the protection of Saint Barbara. She has protected us well ever since.

On this day, we hope Saint Barbara continues to watch over all Redlegs, wherever you may be. 💥

12/02/2024

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11/25/2024

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11/24/2024

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11/21/2024

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11/19/2024

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11/16/2024

Nov 17, 1775 Congress establishes the Regiment of Artillery.
Happy Birthday to all Redlegs out there.
King of Battle!

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11/16/2024

More rusty iron for my menagerie. A 10pdr percussion shell a schenkl case half and a James Type II percussion half

11/08/2024

Here is a compiled list of diameters for spherical projectiles (cannonballs) and for canister and grape shot. Feel free to share.

Rifle Canister Cannon Bore Diameter Cannon – RifledPattern # of PiecesDiameter & Shot Material 1.7-inch Whitworth? 24 .65-inch lead shot 2.25-inch CS Mountain Rifle 27 .70-inch lead shot 2.6-inch 6-pdr.

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