AMERICA’S
TURNING POINT
The Battles of Saratoga saved the American Revolution and changed the world.
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UPCOMING EVENTS
Tavern Night: On the Eve of Revolution – February 26 SOLD OUT!
“Henry Knox: Resolve Forged by Revolution” Short Film Premiere Screening
Tavern Night: On the Eve of Revolution – March 12th
Sign of the Golden Scissors Workshop – Women’s Attire
5th Annual Turning Point & Women in War Symposium
America’s 250th Independence Day with Saratoga 250 at Historic Saratoga Racetrack
America’s Turning Point @ the Saratoga County Fair
Turning Point Parade 2026
Turning Point Festival 2026
Saratoga National Historical Park (SNHP) Freeman’s Farm Anniversary Encampment
DAR Wreath Laying Ceremony at SNHP
Victory Season at Saratoga: Siege Living History Weekend with Saratoga NHP
Victory Season at Saratoga: Surrender Day Ceremony
Victory Season at Saratoga: Surrender Day Bus Tour
Revolutionary Run for Veterans at Fort Hardy Park
The Story Behind the Name
What made the Battles of Saratoga the Turning Point of the American Revolution?
- It was the first time a British army surrendered in all of history.
- The outcome convinced France to back the fight for. independence, helping the Americans win the war.
Test your knowledge throughout this website with trivia tests, and start planning your visit to Saratoga, known for its beauty, history, spas and places to eat, shop and “horse around”.
Untold Stories 
The stories behind the Battles of Saratoga are as captivating as its “Turning Point” namesake. America’s infamous traitor, Benedict Arnold, was arguably the unsung hero behind this pivotal American victory. Angeline Tubbs, an English teen abandoned in the Saratoga wilderness by her British soldier fiancé after the British forces’ historic surrender, went on to become the legendary “Witch of Saratoga”.
Keep America’s Turning Point Alive 
Keep America’s Turning Point alive for generations to come by making a tax-deductible donation to the Campaign for Saratoga 250, Inc. Our certified 501c3 nonprofit organization is dedicated to promoting awareness, education, and preservation of critical assets of the Battles of Saratoga. Your support will help promote historical awareness of new generations of people across the region, nation, and globe.