06/18/2026
👻 The Ghosts Are Back!
If you enjoyed the Ghost Walk last fall or the Knox event last winter, you'll love this.
As part of Blandford's 2-Day Happy Birthday America 250 Celebration on Saturday, June 27, BHS will present a special
mini ghost performance under the Fairgrounds Pavillion featuring Captain William Knox, his wife Isabel Ferguson Knox, and one of their children.
In a small town like Blandford, the American Revolution was a family affair—and few families had a greater impact on the Patriot cause than the Knoxes and Fergusons.
Join us as this Revolutionary-era family returns to share what it was like to live through the birth of a nation 250 years ago.
And along the way, they'll answer a question that has haunted them for centuries:
Were Blandford's Knoxes related to Revolutionary War hero Henry Knox?
You'll have to attend to find out!
There’s a lot happening!
🎉 Here’s a rundown of our 2-Day Celebration! 🎉
⭐ Blandford's Happy Birthday America 250 Celebration — Two Days of Fun! ⭐
Free parking available in front of the White Church, Hill Cemetery or through the Fairgrounds North gate in designated areas
📅 Friday, June 26 | 📍 Blandford Fairgrounds | 🕕 6:00–9:30 p.m.
🪑 Grab a blanket and lawn chairs!
🎸 Live music with The Pitoniak Brothers
🧺 Picnics welcome
🍔 Food and refreshments available including Skyline Beer, Blandford Fairgrounds hamburgers, hot dogs & drinks, and Apple Cider Donuts
🎆 Fireworks at dusk
🛍️ Exclusive Blandford 250 Merchandise
📅 Saturday, June 27 – Celebration of Country & Community | 🕚 11:00 a.m.–3:00 p.m.
⏰ 11:00 a.m.–Noon
🎺 The "Then & Now" Parade steps off from the Town Offices and marches to the Blandford Fairgrounds at 11 a.m.
🥁 by the way... we just received word that the Berkshire Fife & Drum Corps will also be marching in our parade! ⭐
⏰ Noon–3:00 p.m. | 🏛️ Under the Fairgrounds Pavilion (program begins after the parade arrives)
🎵 Alyssa O'Neill sings the National Anthem
🎶 Holyoke Caledonian Pipe Band performs "Scotland"
👻 The Ghosts Are Back! Mini-Performance of Captain William Knox and family
🎤 Remarks by the Selectboard
🎧 Then the fun continues with:
🎶 DJ and music
🍔FREE Community Cookout featuring hamburgers, hot dogs, chips, and drinks
🍦 Homemade ice cream from Northside Creamery
🎯 Games and activities for all ages
🛍️ Exclusive Blandford 250 Merchandise
🏡 Then & Now Library of Blandford Homes — Is your home listed? Find out at the BHS Table!
⭐ America's Birthday • Hilltown Style! ⭐
