Media Advisory: Experience Revolutionary History and Celebrate America’s Turning Point at Saratoga Siege Weekend Saturday and Sunday
Written by Christine Rush, Director of Public Relations, County of Saratoga
Media is invited to cover this free, family-friendly event on October 11 th and 12 th , from 10am to 4pm. County Historian Lauren Roberts will be available for interviews.
- WHAT: Saratoga Siege Weekend presented by Saratoga 250—a free family-friendly event celebrating America’s Turning Point & Saratoga County’s revolutionary past
- WHO: Living historians, American and British Reenactors, Saratoga 250 representatives
- WHEN: Saturday, October 11 and Sunday, October 12, 2025; 10AM to 4PM
- WHERE: Fort Hardy Park (Reds Road, Schuylerville) and Stillwater Blockhouse (692 Hudson Ave,
Stillwater)
Experience the revolutionary history of the Saratoga region through engaging demonstrations, historical reenactments, and immersive experiences that celebrate the Patriots victory at the Battles of Saratoga and America’s Turning Point! This 18th century encampment brings the past to life, providing visitors with a unique window into the American Revolution.
Be a revolutionary recruit, take a draft horse ride, chat with Patriot and British soldiers and civilians, see a traveling forge and watch a blacksmith fix the army’s tools, meet an author, check out replica 18 th century sleds made by WSWHE BOCES students to commemorate Henry Knox’s Noble Train of Artillery 250th anniversary, play 18th century games, eat some ice cream (provided by Stewart’s shops on Saturday) and more!
Please visit www.saratoga250.com for the schedule of events. The event will go on rain or shine!
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