It Was Dark Back Then...
A Nighttime tour of the Ellison House.
For over 250 years, the Ellison House aka Knox's Headquarters, has silently witnessed some of the most important events in the history of our nation. Officers who stayed at or visited the house include Generals Nathanael Greene, Henry Knox, Horatio Gates, and George Washington. Preparation of the artillery, so vital to the allied victory at Yorktown, Virginia in 1781, was guided by the able hand of General Knox from this house and in one of the rooms, scheming officers hatched a plot to menace Congress with military force, threatening the very liberties the country had fought so hard to secure.
Over the years, many staff members at Knox's Headquarters have claimed to have seen spectral visages. Whether it was a passing glimpse out of the corner of their eye or just an uncomfortable lump in their stomach, they could not help but feel at times that someone was watching them. Practical thinkers would dismiss these claims as the products of vivid imaginations or illogical fear. Considering that some individuals can sense things that the population at large cannot, is it possible that a few actually did see something? In a larger sense, have some historic events or the people who took part in them left behind a residue?
Come to Knox's Headquarters and see for yourself on Saturday, October 29, 2011. While this event is appropriate for all ages, some may find the experience to be quite scary. Tours run at 8:00 and 8:30 pm.
Knox's Headquarters is located at 289 Forge Hill Road, in Vails Gate, New York, three miles southeast of the intersection of I-87 and I-84.
Resevations are required
For reservations and more information please call (845) 561-1765 ext. 22 .
The bridge over Moodna Creek just east of Knox's Headquarters was damaged by Hurricane Irene, so access to the site is from State Route 94 only.
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