OCT
17
Victory Season at Saratoga: Surrender Day Bus Tour
October 17, 2025
Champlain Canal Region Gateway Visitors Center
Step into history on the 248th anniversary of America’s Turning Point. This exclusive bus tour brings you to the very sites where the Battles of Saratoga reshaped the future of a nation.
Event Details
- Start Time:
1:00 pm
- Location:
Champlain Canal Region Gateway Visitors Center, Schuylerville
30 Ferry Street, Schuylerville, NY. Additional parking available at adjacent Fort Hardy Park lot
Additional Details
Led by Sean Kelleher—Town of Saratoga Historian, Vice Chair of the Saratoga 250 Commission, and a gifted storyteller with more than 25 years of experience—you’ll explore the landscapes that witnessed triumph, surrender, and the turning of the tide.
Walk in the footsteps of history as Sean guides you from village streets to battlefield heights. With vivid stories and insider perspective, this tour transforms Saratoga’s past into a powerful, unforgettable experience.
Tour Highlights
- General Schuyler’s northern estate – see the 1777 home that hosted Hamilton among many others and was the logistical outpost of a key Revolutionary leader and namesake of the surrounding Village
- Saratoga Monument – towering 19th century symbol of victory
- Saratoga Apple – a brief respite among orchards harvested across historic ground. Grab fresh apples, cider, the best cider donuts around or other treats for the trip. A small gift card included for ticketed guests.
- Saratoga National Historical Park – Visitor Center (if federal gov’t is shutdown, Visitor Center is closed. A short walk to overlook the battlefield vista, weather permitting, will occur)
- Sword Surrender Site – see the overlook & stand in the place where General Burgoyne surrendered his sword 248 years ago to the day
- Additional landmarks, cemeteries, and memorials that preserve layers of remembrance
Along the way, you’ll step off the bus at select stops, see the ground where history happened, and experience the stories that still echo today.
Meet Your Guide
Sean Kelleher has dedicated over a quarter century to researching and interpreting Saratoga’s Revolutionary past. Known for his dynamic storytelling and deep local roots, Sean connects people to the drama, character, and legacy of America’s Turning Point like no one else.
Seats are limited! Reserve yours now and be part of this unforgettable commemorative journey.
UPCOMING EVENTS
NOV 19
Fall Lecture Series: They Were Good Soldiers: African Americans Serving in the Continental Army
The role of African Americans, free and enslaved, in the regiments of the Continental Army is not well-known; neither is the fact that relatively large numbers served in southern regiments and that the greatest number served alongside their white comrades in integrated units. John Rees will discuss black soldiers’ acceptance, service, and experiences during and after the War for American Independence, focusing on those who served in Continental regiments. African American women with the army will also be featured.
OCT 9-10
Celebrating the 250th: Battles of Saratoga @250 Reenactments
Watch history come alive at the 250th Battles of Saratoga Reenactment. Two days of live muskets and maneuvers, October 9–10, 2027 in Saratoga, NY.
OCT 15
Victory Season at Saratoga 250: Children’s Themed Surrender Day Ceremony
On behalf of the Town of Saratoga, the Village of Schuylerville, the Saratoga County 250th American Revolution Commission, and the Campaign for Saratoga 250, we are honored to host students and families of young children to participate in the annual Surrender Day Ceremony, marking the 249th anniversary of the American victory at the Battles of Saratoga.
OCT 17
Celebrating the 250th: Turning Point Parade 2027
Join the Turning Point Parade marking 250 years since the Surrender at Saratoga. October 17, 2027, 10am in Schuylerville, NY.
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.
















