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Historical Sewing Sessions – Bedgowns & Wrapping Gowns/Banyans

March 22, 2025

For Re-enactors and Those Looking to Volunteer at Saratoga 250 Events

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Join us for an afternoon of stitching, tea, and camaraderie as we share information, resources, and ideas for clothing that can be worn during upcoming events related to the 250th anniversary of the American Revolution.

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Participants can work on any project, but these will be the subjects of focus for anyone wanting additional help and guidance. Options will be included for men’s, women’s, and children’s garments. Limited fabric selection available with advance notice. Beginners are welcome.

Sponsored by Saratoga 250 and the Saratoga County History Center at Brookside Museum.

UPCOMING EVENTS

Travel back in time and enjoy a tavern-inspired feast featuring traditional recipes and historic ambiance at Brookside Museum.
Special Premiere Screening of a new short film honoring the feat of Henry Knox’s Noble Train of Artillery and its 250th Commemoration. A film by the Campaign for Saratoga 250, Inc & 32 Mile Productions, made possible by the Champlain Hudson Power Express, we are proud to present: Henry Knox: Resolve Forged by Revolution
Travel back in time and enjoy a tavern-inspired feast featuring traditional recipes and historic ambiance at Brookside Museum.
Step back in time and explore the fashion of the 18th century at “Sign of the Golden Scissors Workshop – Women’s Attire” a special public program and hands-on workshop led by Emily Stringham of At the Sign of the Golden Scissors.
Volunteers will assist with winter debris pickup, landscape preparation, and cleaning interpretive signage for the busy visitor season.
Immerse yourself in a full day of education and discovery featuring renowned authors and historians sharing insights into one of the most pivotal moments in American history at the Turning Point Symposium.
Join us for our popular bus tour with speaker and author, Jim Richmond, following the route of the 1780 Ballston Raid.
Celebrate America’s 250th Independence Day in true Saratoga style at the historic Saratoga Racetrack! Join Saratoga 250 on July 4th for a patriotic community gathering that honors our nation’s founding and the region’s pivotal role in American history. Enjoy a festive atmosphere filled with tradition, pride, and celebration at one of Saratoga’s most iconic landmarks. It’s a once-in-a-lifetime way to mark this milestone anniversary together.
Combine America’s Turning Point with family fun at the Saratoga County fair with our 18th century era games and live historians.
Come to The Turning Point Parade celebrate America’s victory that changed the world in 1777.

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    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.