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Skenesborough Capture Day Celebration

Celebrate the 250th anniversary of the Skenesborough Capture Day

When and where

Date and time

Today
11:00 AM - 1:00 PM

Address

Skenesborough Museum, Skenesborough Drive Whitehall, NY 12887

Cost

FREE ADMISSION

About this event

Join the 250th celebration of the Skenesborough Capture Day (May 9, 1775) and the capture of the sloop “Katherine” renamed the “Liberty” (May 11, 1775) to be held at the Skenesborough Museum on May 11, 2025 beginning at 11:00 a.m. 

In addition, the following is scheduled:

  • Dedicate the Marvin Brooks, Joe Arquette, Jim Aiken Trapper Cabin
  • Re-dedicate the Nick LaPlanca D&H caboose
  • Honor those who died on the deck of the Ticonderoga
  • Open the 1976 time capsule 

We would love to know in advance how many guests to expect. Please RSVP at 518-260-0437


Event times and information subject to change and not guaranteed.

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