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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.

Victory Season at Saratoga 249th Surrender Day Commemorative Concert

Written by Kelsey S on August 5, 2026. Posted in Events, Past Events.

OCT

Victory Season at Saratoga 249th Surrender Day Commemorative Concert

7:00 PM – 8:30 PM

Arts Center on the Hudson, Mechanicville

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Join us for an evening of history and harmony as we mark the 249th anniversary of the British surrender at Saratoga. This commemorative concert features 18th-century music performed by the renowned Musicians of Ma’alwyck, joined by award winning soprano Vedrana Kalas, and is punctuated by the insightful historical insights of featured speaker Eric Schnitzer, Saratoga NHP Ranger and Military Historian, who will share firsthand accounts of the surrender from diverse perspectives.

The event will include the announcement and presentation of the Saratoga 250 annual high school senior scholarship winners. Doors open at 6:30 PM with the program running from 7:00 PM to 8:30 PM at the Arts Center on the Hudson in Mechanicville, NY.

Tickets and silent auction raffle prizes will support the continued programming efforts of the nonprofit Campaign for Saratoga 250, Inc.

Event Details

Start Time
Doors open at 6:30 PM, Program begins at 7:00 PM
End Time
8:30 PM
Location
Arts Center on the Hudson, 2 S. Main Street, Mechanicville, NY

With Thanks to Presenting Sponsor the Dash Family

Don’t miss this unique commemoration marking one year to Saratoga’s 250th!

Speakers:

Featuring, Eric Schnitzer: Saratoga NHP Ranger & Military Historian with insights and excerpts of eye witness accounts of the surrender
Special insights on the once in a generation 2027 250th Battles of Saratoga series of events by the Campaign for Saratoga 250 Board President, Robertt D. Wilcox.

Performers:

Musicians of Ma’alwyck: Instrumental ensemble (flute, violin, cello, keyboard, guitar)
Vedrana Kalas: Soprano

Composers & Music Program

Domenico Scarlatti: Excerpts from a secular cantata
Thomas Arne: Overture and the aria “A Soldier Tir’d of War’s Alarms”
George Frideric Handel: Piangero aria from Giulio Cesare
Traditional/Era-Appropriate Works: A set of hornpipes, a ground, and various Scottish music
Additional potential repertoire by the musicians

Purchase your Tickets Now & Support ongoing Saratoga Revolutionary programming, including new interpretive exhibits and the major 250th series of events.

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Victory Season at Saratoga Siege Living History Weekend

Written by Kelsey S on June 10, 2026. Posted in Events, Past Events.

OCT

10-11

Victory Season at Saratoga Siege Living History Weekend

October 10-11, 2026

Fort Hardy Park

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A two-day event at historic Fort Hardy Park and the adjoining newly developed Saratoga Revolutionary Experience Center, living historians deliver family fun activities for the whole family to commemorate the period between the two battles of Saratoga and the historic surrender by British General Burgoyne.

Photo Credits: Daniel Wilson Photography/Happy Brands Collective

Event Details

Saturday, October 10
10:00 AM – 4:00 PM
Sunday, October 11
10:00 AM – 2:00 PM
Location
Fort Hardy Park, Reds Road, Schuylerville, NY (reserved handicap parking spaces & portable bathrooms on site. Pets on leash are welcome, cleanup required).

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Additional Information

Register for the “Siege Weekend Passport,” your engaging digital guide to track all the exhibits to see. It’s free, easy to use, & simply by signing up, you get early access to tickets for the highly sought after major 250th Battles of Saratoga Reenactment next October 2027!

Saratoga 250 Merchandise and Siege Passport prizes will be available at the Saratoga Revolutionary Experience Center.

Join us for a free, family-friendly, fun, and engaging living history weekend at Fort Hardy Park in Schuylerville.

In addition to a variety of local food trucks, draft horse drawn wagon rides, commemorative merch, and free Stewart’s Shops ice cream scoops near the food trucks area (11 am – 1pm Saturday, 10/10 only while supplies last) at Saratoga 250 Siege Weekend you can experience:

Revolutionary Music
Discover the sounds of the 1770s with musician and historian Jack Marshall. Hear common fiddle tunes of the era and discuss how musical tastes evolved.
Saratoga Voices
Saratoga Voices, led by Artistic Director Noah Palmer, is a dynamic audition-based community chorus in New York’s Capital Region. The ensemble performs a diverse repertoire ranging from classical masterworks to music by living American composers and popular tunes, in venues such as SPAC, Proctors, UPH, Skidmore’s Zankel Music Center and St. Edward’s in Clifton Park.
Known for its warmth, energy, and musical excellence, Saratoga Voices provides a vibrant space for singers and audiences to connect, explore, and celebrate the power of the human voice.
Saratoga Voices will be performing on Saturday, October 10th at 2pm in the Dining Tent.
Preserving the Harvest
What foods would you eat during the spring, summer, fall, and winter in the 1770s? Learn how food was preserved and prepared on local farms. Examine samples of seasonal foods as well as the items used to prepare and serve meals.
Sewing & Mending Clothes
Discover the fabrics, stitches, and fashions of the 18th century as you chat with a seamstress. Learn about the importance of sewing and repair within the army as well as for those looking to maintain a fashionable appearance in civilian life.
Bookbinding & Correspondence
Explore the importance of the printed word with a bookbinder. Watch some of the steps of creating a book, examine samples of the materials, and view original and replica documents and books.
Medicine & Midwifery
What might it have been like to be a nurse in an army hospital, or at home? Discover the vital role that midwives, nurses, watchers, and others played in their communities and on campaign.
Toys & Games
Everyone is invited to participate in this interactive presentation of period toys and games. Learn about the origins of 18th century games, toys, and activities and then try them out!
Blacksmith & The Traveling Forge
Visit the Traveling Forge, a military piece of equipment that acted as a traveling repair shop to fix tools, wagons, cannons, or whatever an army on the move needed. Two of these traveling forges were surrendered by the British at Saratoga, along with their cannons and other artillery equipment.
British Encampment
Step into a British military encampment and discover what life was like for British soldiers during the Revolutionary era. Explore their daily routines, equipment, and experiences on campaign.
American Encampment
Step into an American military encampment and experience what life was like for Continental soldiers during the Revolutionary era. Explore their daily routines, equipment, and the challenges they faced while on campaign.
American Artillery (Cannons)
Experience the power of Revolutionary-era artillery with live cannon demonstrations. Learn about the role cannons played on the battlefield and see these historic weapons brought to life.
Saratoga Revolutionary Experience Center
Located adjoining Fort Hardy Park at 30 Ferry Street, Schuylerville, NY, see a dynamic digital display of the “Battles of Saratoga in Motion.” It tracks the geography & chronology from September 19th and the first battle of Saratoga through the Surrender on October 17, 1777. Also, see augmented reality displays, new exterior interpretations, and get your commemorative Saratoga 250 merchandise. Great to showcase your pride in Saratoga’s Revolutionary legacy & for gifts!
Convenient water filing station & bathrooms are accessible here, as well as a bike trail tire pump station.

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Tchaikovsky Spectacular Evening 2026

Written by Kelsey S on June 10, 2026. Posted in Events, Past Events.

AUG

Saratoga Performing Arts Center

The opening night of the Philadelphia Orchestra’s season at SPAC is marked by an annual concert featuring Tchaikovsky’s 1812 Overture, accompanied by cannon firing performed by local artillery reenacting regiments. Saratoga 250 will be displaying our own cannon, Victory, and will have games, trivia, giveaways, and more!

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Event Details

Event Time
7:30 PM
Location
Saratoga Performing Arts Center 108 Avenue of the Pines, Saratoga Springs, NY

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Community Declaration Reading

Written by Kelsey S on June 9, 2026. Posted in Events, Past Events.

JUL

Saratoga National Historical Park

Join SNHP and Saratoga250 for a community reading of the Declaration of Independence, corresponding with the date when news of the document reached this region. Local accounts report that it was “received with applause and satisfaction.”

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Event Details

Event Time
2:00 PM
Location
Saratoga National Historical Park 648 NY-32, Stillwater, NY

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Sharing the Spirit of America – Simultaneous Reading of the Declaration of Independence

Written by Kelsey S on June 9, 2026. Posted in Events, Past Events.

JUL

Saratoga County Complex

To commemorate the first public reading of the Declaration of Independence on July 8, 1776, ‘Sharing the Spirit of America’ is the simultaneous reading of the Declaration of Independence across the country (and around the world) 250-years later, ‘together’ at the ‘same’ time. Please join us at the Veteran’s Memorial outside the Saratoga County Clerk’s Office for this event.

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Please be advised that there will be cannon firing at approximately 6:15pm and 6:20pm as part of the ceremony.

Parking: McMaster Street will be closed for the event. Please use the Saratoga County parking lots outlined in red for off-street parking.

Event Time
5:30 PM
Location
Saratoga County Complex 40 McMaster St. Ballston Spa, NY

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America’s 250th Independence Day with Saratoga 250

Written by Kelsey S on June 9, 2026. Posted in Events, Past Events.

JUL

Saratoga Race Course

Celebrate America’s 250th Independence Day in true Saratoga style at the historic Saratoga Race Course! 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 and a reading of the Declaration of Independence. It’s a once-in-a-lifetime way to mark this milestone anniversary together.

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Event Time
TBA
Location
Saratoga Race Course, 267 Union Ave, Saratoga Springs, NY

Free Give Away
Saratoga 250 & Saratoga Race Course branded thermal cup with lid – available first come, first serve with paid admission.
Victory Cannon Display
Perfect for photo ops on America’s 250th, the replica 1777 era artillery piece is located in the backyard between the clubhouse entry & the scenic Saratoga Race Course paddock.
2nd MA Regiment Historians
Living historians in authentic Revolutionary era kit will lead a processional before the 4th race in front of the grandstand to recite part of the Declaration of Independence & accessible for discussion & photos near the cannon & throughout the grounds.
Fife & Drum
Historic music accompanying the procession and historians by Musicians of Ma’alwyck performers throughout the afternoon.
Saratoga 250 Race
A featured thoroughbred race of the traditional July 4th Racing Festival will be dedicated to Saratoga 250 & the coming 2027 250th anniversary of the momentous American Victory at Saratoga.
Freeman’s Farm at Saratoga by War Cannon Spirits
Premium NYS certified distilled “Freeman’s Farm at Saratoga” bourbon by War Cannon Spirits available at Premium on grounds bars & restaurants – try the Saratoga 250 cocktail of the 2026 Saratoga Race course, “Victory at Saratoga,” where available (must be 21 years of age or above).

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Fourth of July Citizenship Ceremony & Concert

Written by Kelsey S on June 9, 2026. Posted in Events, Past Events.

JUL

Saratoga National Historical Park Visitor Center

Celebrate the 250th anniversary of the Declaration of Independence by welcoming ten new citizens of the United States! The event will include a special musical program featuring members of the Racing City Chorus and a reading of the Declaration of Independence.

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Event Details

Event Time
10:00 AM
Location
Saratoga National Historical Park Visitor Center, Stillwater, New York

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Women & Children in the American Revolution

Written by Kelsey S on June 5, 2026. Posted in Events, Past Events.

JUN

Ulysses S. Grant State Historic Site, Gansevoort, New York

Join Anne Clothier as she explores the experiences of women and children during the fight for American Independence. Discover the lives of those on the homefront through stories from those who lived in the Saratoga area during the 1770s, as well as images, maps, documents, and hands-on 18th-century activities.

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Event Details

Event Time
1:00 PM
Location
Ulysses S. Grant State Historic Site, Gansevoort, New York

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Saratoga250 at Saratoga Pride Fest

Written by Kelsey S on June 5, 2026. Posted in Events, Past Events.

JUN

High Rock Park, Saratoga Springs, NY

Join Saratoga250 at the Saratoga Pride Festival on June 28 from 1:00 PM to 5:00 PM at High Rock Park in Saratoga Springs. As part of the region’s commemoration of the 250th anniversary of the Battles of Saratoga—the pivotal Revolutionary War victory known as the Turning Point of the American Revolution—Saratoga250 will share information about upcoming historical events, educational programs, and community celebrations.

While enjoying one of the Capital Region’s largest Pride events, featuring live entertainment, local vendors, and family-friendly activities, be sure to stop by the Saratoga250 booth to learn how Saratoga County’s revolutionary history continues to inspire new generations.

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Event Time
1:00 PM – 5:00 PM
Location
High Rock Park, Saratoga Springs, NY

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