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Revolutionary Run for Veterans

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NOV

04

Revolutionary Run for Veterans

November 4, 2023

Fort Hardy Park

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America’s Turning Point will have a presence at the Saratoga County Revolutionary Run for Veterans, a 5k run which benefits Saratoga County Veterans. The event takes place at Fort Hardy Park in Schuylerville.

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Fort Hardy Park Reds Rd, Schuylerville, NY 12871

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Surrender Day Ceremony

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OCT

17

Surrender Day Ceremony

October 17, 2023

Fort Hardy Park

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October 17th Surrender Day Ceremony in Fort Hardy Park along the Hudson River, Route 29 Schuylerville. Join us to commemorate the 246th anniversary of the surrender of British General John Burgoyne to American General Horatio Gates, marking the turning point of the American Revolution.

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  • Start Time

    9:30am

  • Location

    Fort Hardy Park Hudson River, Route 29, Schuylerville, NY 12867

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October 17th Surrender Day Ceremony in Fort Hardy Park along the Hudson River, Route 29 Schuylerville.
Join us to commemorate the 246th anniversary of the surrender of British General John Burgoyne to American General Horatio Gates, marking the turning point of the American Revolution. The ceremony will take place at 9:30am on the Field of Grounded Arms (Fort Hardy Park) and includes artillery firing, participation from local students and a recreation of the sword surrender. Please bring your own chair. This is an outdoor ceremony: in the event of inclement weather, the event will be canceled.

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Saratoga Siege Encampment

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OCT

07

Saratoga Siege Encampment

October 7–8, 2023

Various locations in Schuylerville and Stillwater

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The Saratoga Siege Encampment is part of NYS Path Through History Weekend and open to the public from 10am to 4pm October 7th and 8th. Activities for the whole family include a variety of 18th century demonstrations from cannon firing to blacksmithing demonstrations, surgical displays, women’s healing roles, cooking, and other living historians.

Event Details

  • This free family fun event will occur rain or shine!

  • Start Time

    10:00am, Events run between 10am-4pm

  • Location

    Various locations in Schuylerville and Stillwater
     Please see additional location information below.

  • Speakers

    • 10am: Walking Tour of the Schuyler Estate given by Town of Saratoga Historian, Sean Kelleher, “Located at America’s Turning Point Tent”
    • 11am: “Women in Healing Roles” given by Anne Clothier , “Located on the porch of the Schuyler House”
    • 1pm: “The Causalities of Battle with Paul Supley”, “Located at America’s Turning Point Tent”
    • 1pm: SATURDAY ONLY: Battle of Bemus Heights Walking Tour, “Located on the battlefield at Saratoga National Historical Park”
    • 2pm: Hudson Crossing Park Walking Tour with Town of Saratoga Historian, Sean Kelleher, “Located at entrance to Hudson Crossing Park (Co-road 42)”

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PLEASE NOTE: See below for event descriptions at various locations between 10am-4pm.

Located at: The General Philip Schuyler House

4 Broad St. Schuylerville, NY 12871

*General Philip Schuyler House will be open for you to explore and learn about this historic home and it’s inhabitance at your own pace.

*America’s Turning Point Marquee Tent will showcase crafts, 18th-century toys and games, colonial clothing and more!

18th Century Historical Demonstrations

  • Anne Clothier

    Anne Clothier Anne Clothier: “Women in Healing Roles”

    Caregiving is a role that has frequently been performed by women throughout history. Explore the many ways in which women cared for family, friends, neighbors, and soldiers throughout the late eighteenth century. Whether assisting neighbors through childbirth or serving as regimentally assigned nurses on army campaigns, women have fulfilled their community’s needs. Explore the tools and techniques of healers and learn about the evolution of these roles over the past 250 years with historical interpreter Anne Clothier.

  • Jymm Hoffman - 18th cent blacksmith fire action

    Paul Supley: “The Casualties of Battle”

     Learn about the casualties of the battles. Discussion of various wounds and their treatment will center around actual cases from the Saratoga Campaign. View period surgical instruments and learn about medicine used by surgeons on both sides of the conflict.

  • Sandy Spector: “18th Century Civilian Market”

    Visit Sandy as the market lady to see for yourself what is available for the army and the locals to purchase that may not have been available from foraging or growing in their gardens. She has been a reenactor since 1999 beginning as a camp follower with the 10th MA Regiment and now most commonly portraying our nation’s 1st, First Lady during the Revolutionary War Days. (Saturday only)

  • Jymm Hoffman: “18th Century Traveling Forge”

    Check out historical blacksmith demonstrations and learn why this trade was so important to a traveling army.

  • Sara Evenson: “Feeding an Army”

    Explore how the British ate and prepared their food through a sensory exploration and live cooking demonstration.

Located at: Saratoga National Historical Park

648 Route 32, Stillwater NY, 12168

  • Anne Clothier

    The 2nd Continental Artillery Bio

    This group of volunteer re-enactors isRevolutionary War reenactors standing around a cannon comprised of historians, educators, veterans and others seeking to honor the patriots of the Revolutionary War’s original regiment and educate the public. Also called Bauman’s Company, this group was authorized on October 28, 1775, in New York. The group was assigned to different locations throughout the war, but in 1777 Bauman’s Company was combined with 2 other regiments to create Col. Lamb’s Artillery Regiment. In August of 1779 four artillery regiments were numbered and Lamb’s regiment became the 2nd Continental. Program: The 2nd Continental will be camped on the Battlefield throughout the weekend and will be providing artillery demonstrations.

  • Jymm Hoffman - 18th cent blacksmith fire action

    The 24th Regiment of Foot

    Revolutionary War reenactors marching through a fieldThis group of volunteer re-enactors portrays soldiers of the Major’s company of the 24th as they would have appeared during the Northern Campaign of 1777, including the Battles of Saratoga. The 24th is one of England’s most famous regiments, and permission was received in 1995 by the Royal Regiment of Wales to portray them in North America. Program: The 24th will be camped on the Battlefield throughout the weekend and will interact with the public regarding the British army during the Saratoga Campaign.

  • The 3rd Massachusetts Regiment

    The 3rd Mass is a passionate group of historians committed to showcasing historical events through meticulously researched re-enactments.

Located at: Hudson Crossing Park

County Road 42, Schuylerville, NY 12871 (proceed to the pavilion in the park adjacent to parking area)

  • 2pm “Walking Tour of the Siege Field:” Using primary accounts and maps, tour some of the locations significant to the siege of Saratoga. Led by Saratoga Historian Sean Kelleher. Located at the pavilion in Hudson Crossing Park, Route 42 in Schuylerville.

Located at: The Gateway Visitor Center

30 Ferry St. Schuylerville, NY 12871

  • Get your Saratoga Siege Passport stamped and visit with living historians.
  • Check out the cool exhibits and learn more about the Champlain Canal Region.

Located at: Stillwater Blockhouse

692 Hudson Avenue, Stillwater, NY 12170

Additional convenient parking is a short stroll from the Stillwater Area Community Center (19 Palmer St, Stillwater) & the Stillwater Free Library (662 Hudson Ave, Stillwater).

Step inside a recreated 18th century blockhouse.

  • Grab a bite of 18th century inspired food.
  • Check out our colonial quilting demonstrations.
  • Identify historical objects.
  • Have fun at our kid’s activity area.
  • Walking tours of historical markers throughout the village.

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Family History Day

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OCT

01

Family History Day

October 1, 2023

New York State Museum

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New York State Museum’s first annual Family History Day!

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New York State Museum Madison Avenue, Albany, NY 12227

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October 1st: Join us at the New York State Museum for the first annual Family History Day! Children’s activities, guest speakers and exciting displays will compliment a day of celebrating New York State History Month!

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Annual Wreath Laying Ceremony

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SEP

17

Annual Wreath Laying Ceremony

September 17, 2023

DAR Monument at Saratoga National Historic Park

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Join the local Chapters of the Sons and Daughters of the American Revolution for their annual wreath laying ceremony.

Event Details

  • Start Time

    2:00 PM

  • Location

    DAR Monument at Saratoga National Historic Park 648 Route 32 , Stillwater, NY 12169

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Sunday, September 17th at 2pm join the local Chapters of the Sons and Daughters of the American Revolution for their annual wreath laying ceremony at the DAR Monument at the Saratoga National Historical Park (Stop 2 on the tour road).

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Ballston Spa Family Fun Day

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AUG

20

Ballston Spa Family Fun Day

August 20, 2023

Old Iron Spring Park

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Old Iron Spring Park 198 Front St, Ballston Spa, NY 12020

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Turning Point Parade

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AUG

06

Turning Point Parade

August 6, 2023

Broad Street in Schuylerville

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Schuylerville’s celebration of the victory at Saratoga in 1777. The parade takes place on Broad Street in Schuylerville, Look for America’s Turning Point in the parade.

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Broad Street in Schuylerville Broad Street, Schuylerville, NY 12871

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Revolution on the Hudson, Part 3

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AUG

01

Revolution on the Hudson, Part 3

August 1, 2023

Hudson Crossing Park

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Living historians and speakers tell stories about our revolutionary past while you enjoy our beautiful parks along the Hudson.

Event Details

  • Inclement weather will cancel this outdoor event.

  • Start Time

    6:00pm, speakers at 7pm

  • Location

    Hudson Crossing Park County Road 42, Schuylerville, NY 12871

  • Living Historians

    Anne Clothier, Experiences of Loyalist Refugees

  • Speakers

    Bruce Venter, “The Battle of Hubbardton: The Rear Guard Action that Saved America”

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Revolution on the Hudson is a summer speaker series aimed at inviting the public to enjoy our beautiful public parks located along the Hudson River while learning about our revolutionary past. All three events will begin at 6pm and the public is invited to bring a picnic dinner and enjoy the grounds.

18th century living historians will be ready to answer questions and provide demonstrations before the speaker program begins at 7pm. 18th century toys and games along with replica colonial clothing will be available for children to try. Please bring your own chairs.

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Revolution on the Hudson, Part 2

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JUL

25

Revolution on the Hudson, Part 2

July 25, 2023

Brown’s Beach

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Living historians and speakers tell stories about our revolutionary past while you enjoy our beautiful parks along the Hudson.

Event Details

  • Inclement weather will cancel this outdoor event.

  • Start Time

    6:00pm, speakers at 7pm

  • Location

    Brown’s Beach 511 NY-9P, Saratoga Springs, NY 12866

  • Living Historians

    2nd Continental Artillery *Please note: There will be cannon firing as part of this demonstration.

  • Speaker

    David Pitlyk, “Revisiting the Battle of Bennington”

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Revolution on the Hudson is a summer speaker series aimed at inviting the public to enjoy our beautiful public parks located along the Hudson River while learning about our revolutionary past. All three events will begin at 6pm and the public is invited to bring a picnic dinner and enjoy the grounds.

18th century living historians will be ready to answer questions and provide demonstrations before the speaker program begins at 7pm. 18th century toys and games along with replica colonial clothing will be available for children to try. Please bring your own chairs.

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Saratoga County Fair

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JUL

25

Revolution on the Hudson, Part 2

July 25, 2023

Brown’s Beach

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Living historians and speakers tell stories about our revolutionary past while you enjoy our beautiful parks along the Hudson.

Event Details

  • Inclement weather will cancel this outdoor event.

  • Start Time

    6:00pm, speakers at 7pm

  • Location

    Brown’s Beach 511 NY-9P, Saratoga Springs, NY 12866

  • Living Historians

    2nd Continental Artillery *Please note: There will be cannon firing as part of this demonstration.

  • Speaker

    David Pitlyk, “Revisiting the Battle of Bennington”

Get Directions

Additional Information

Revolution on the Hudson is a summer speaker series aimed at inviting the public to enjoy our beautiful public parks located along the Hudson River while learning about our revolutionary past. All three events will begin at 6pm and the public is invited to bring a picnic dinner and enjoy the grounds.

18th century living historians will be ready to answer questions and provide demonstrations before the speaker program begins at 7pm. 18th century toys and games along with replica colonial clothing will be available for children to try. Please bring your own chairs.

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