“Revolutionary Road Trips” Featuring Saratoga @Smithsonian
Emmy-nominated travel host and producer Darley Newman returns to Smithsonian Associates with a panel of four travel and history experts for a journey through American Revolution history. Panelists include Saratoga 250 Commission Chair, County Historian Lauren Roberts. She will highlight stories of the Turning Point victory at Saratoga.
Event Details
Start Time: 6:45pm, Online tickets available & will hear discussion until 8:15pm EDT.
- Location:
- Smithsonian Ripley Center
- 1100 Jefferson Dr SW, Washington, DC
- Get Directions
- Lauren Roberts, "Saratoga County Historian & Saratoga 250 Chair"
- Dave Duncan, "President, American Battlefield Trust"
- Darley Newman, "Emmy nominated host, producer & writer"
Additional Information
“Travels with Darley” is a 10-year running travel destination show airing on nearly all PBS stations nationwide. It is also streamed on services including The Smithsonian, Amazon Prime and others. Emmy winning producer and host, Darley Newman, produced an episode on Saratoga’s revolutionary heritage and featuring many hospitality destinations. It will be released in her upcoming 2024 season and among the first six episodes dedicated to “Revolutionary Road Trips.” Saratoga’s episode is likely to air in March – April 2024.
For nearly 60 years, Smithsonian Associates—the world’s largest museum-based education program—has produced vibrant educational and cultural programming that brings the Smithsonian to life. Inspired by the Smithsonian’s research, collections and exhibitions nearly 1,000 public programs spark creativity and excite learning in people of all ages each year.
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
