John Crane's Continental Artillery

Artillery Company of Newport have four (4). That's correct four cannons that were cast by Paul Revere in their museum.

Our historic museum and armory are open Saturday and Sunday from 10am - 2pm through Columbus Day.

31 May, 2026
Northborough Deputy Fire Chief
Firing our cannon for a safety check.
Great event Northborough Rev 250

Our schedule of events in the near future.

31 May Northborough MA 250th of AWI
Ellsworth Park

13 June. Longmeadow MA 250th of AWI

20-21 June. Battle of Monmouth, NJ

Crane's Continental Artillery will be there

Check out what is coming to Northborough! Mark your calendars and come join the fun!

A few pictures of Saturday 2 May 2026

Camp is set up, out for supper

Crane's Artillery will be at Mount Vernon this weekend May 2 & 3 for Revolutionary Weekend

This is a representation of the Royal Artillery. Compare to the Continental Artillery.

Conclusion.

April 19, 1775, was the first battle of the American Revolution. It dispelled any illusions among the people as to what the impending war would be like. They saw the horrors of war with their own eyes. Rev. David McClure wrote, "Dreadful were the vestiges of war on the road. I saw several dead bodies, principally British, on & near the road. They were all naked, having been stripped, principally by their own soldiers. They lay on their faces."

Image Description: A soldier stands on a hill and ponders what the future of the war has in store for the American cause.