11th Annual Conference of the American Revolution
The Premier Conference on the American Revolution in Richmond, VA. Organized by Saratoga 250 Commissioner, Bruce Venter, features award-winning experts and heritage enthusiasts from across the country and world. Saratoga 250 Commission Chair, Lauren Roberts, will be exhibiting about Saratoga, America's Turning Point.
Event Details
- Location:
- The Virginia Crossings Hotel & Conference Center
- 1000 Virginia Center Pkwy, Glen Allen, VA 23059
- Get Directions
- Kevin Weddle, "America's Turning Point: Leadership in the Saratoga Campaign of 1777"
- Stephen Brumwell, "Turncoat: A Fresh Interpretation of Benedict Arnold and the Crisis of American Liberty"
- Iris De Rode, "Revelations of the Unpublished Private Papers of François-Jean de Chastellux"
- Plus many more notable scholars and experts
Additional Information
This 11th annual conference continues to be organized by Saratoga 250th Commissioner, Bruce Venter. Long considered the premier conference on American Revolution era content, it is newly located near greater Richmond, VA this year.
Click here to register & check out the notable speakers, activities, and amenities that attract enthusiasts from year after year.
Saratoga 250th Commission Chair, Lauren Roberts, will be exhibiting Saratoga, America’s Turning Point background.
Saratoga 1777 campaign related topics will be covered at this. Notably by auth
or Kevin Weddle of the “The Compleat Victory: Saratoga and the American Revolution.” Winner of the Gilder Lehrman Military History Prize, Winner of the Fraunces Tavern Museum Book Award & Winner of The Society of the Cincinnati Prize.
Iris De Rode will speak on unpublished private papers from French estate of François-Jean de Chastellux. Among them, the only first hand sketches of one of Saratoga’s battlefields from the era it occurred.
For more event information, visit the registration link above or:
- Email: info@AmericasHistoryLLC.com
Upcoming Events
America’s Turning Point @ the Saratoga County Fair
Saratoga County FairgroundsCombine family fun at the fair with our 18th century era games, live reenactors, and try out our America's Turning Point augmented reality 3-D images of figures from Saratoga's Revolutionary history.
Annual Wreath Laying Ceremony
Saratoga National Historical Park (Stop 2 on the Tour Road)Honor Saratoga's Revolutionary patriots and the heritage of their victory with the local Daughters & Sons of the American Revolution. The DAR Monument marks the legacy of the pivotal victory here.
Saratoga Siege Weekend
Saratoga National Historical Park & local Community historic sitesA two-day, multi-site event on NYS Path Through History weekend, living historians deliver family fun activities for the whole family. Experience 18th century civilian and encampment life at the historic 1777 Schuyler House. Witness military reenactment at the Saratoga Battlefield itself. Stay tuned & plan to make it a fun fall weekend in Saratoga!
Saratoga Surrender Day Ceremony
The British defeat at Saratoga forced the first ever surrender by a British Army in history. Its news buoyed General Washington & America's fight for freedom leading to formal alliance with France. Join area students celebrating the spirit of Saratoga & preserve the importance of Saratoga's victory for generations! Photos: Tom Stock photography
Surrender Day Gala Celebration
TBDThe Victory at Saratoga stopped the advance of the British & saved America's fight for freedom. It was the first ever surrender of a British Army. Saratoga was America's Turning Point. Join us to celebrate & toast Saratoga's lasting legacy annually on the this day of Gen. John Burgoyne's surrender to American General Gates.
Revolutionary Run for Veterans
Fort Hardy ParkAmerica'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.
Saratoga Siege Weekend
Saratoga National Historical Park & local Community historic sites
Saratoga Siege Weekend
Saratoga National Historical Park & local Community historic sites
