On behalf of the General Henry Knox Museum, a sincere thank you to all who supported the museum’s major fundraising event of the year – our 19th Annual Knox Night – held on August 12th at the Samoset Resort. 

Dr. Lindsay Chervinsky, noted historian and author of The Cabinet (available at the museum’s Elias Adams and Lougee Family Library), spoke to the event attendees.  Her lecture, delivered live and live-streamed across the country, focused on Henry Knox and his importance to the founding of our republic, specifically, as a confidant to General Washington and as a member of Washington’s first cabinet. 

Of course, no volunteer event can succeed without a village of help, both professional and volunteer.  We are indebted to our dedicated and energetic volunteers, board members, staff, interns, auction donors – and buyers, friends, the wonderful staff of the Samoset, and even Mother Nature who provided the perfect evening.

Our event goal, a crucial part of the museum’s operational budget, was met. In addition, as part of the auction, the museum launched a campaign to restore the museum’s 98-year-old windows. Installed in 1929, every window in the museum desperately needs restoration, and this event provided one quarter of the needed funding.  We are humbled and grateful for this generous support. Thank you, thank you.

The museum has been open to the public Tuesday through Saturday all summer for guided tours.  From Sept. 1 until mid-October, the Museum will be open Friday and Saturday only.  Please visit knoxmuseum.org for hours and upcoming events. We look forward to welcoming you to explore this community treasure.

Ethan Yankura is Executive Director of the General Henry Knox Museum