3rd Annual Women in War Symposium
The 3rd Annual Women in War Symposium returns to Saratoga County in 2024. Featuring noted authors & historians, the event will offer optional tours of the Saratoga Revolutionary heritage sites, compelling speaker panels, breakfast & lunch, plus time to enjoy the amenities Saratoga has to offer.
Event Details
Start Time: 8:15am, Welcome & speakers begin at 9am. Light breakfast available upon check-in.
- Location:
- Old Saratoga American Legion Post
- 6 Clancy Street, Schuylerville, NY 12871
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- Christine T. Valosin, "Revolutionary War Women at Schuyler's Saratoga Estate, 1775-1783"
- Friederike Baer, Finalist, American Battlefield Trust Inaugural Military History Book, "With the Battle of Saratoga our Misfortunes began, Friederike Riedesel in the War for American Independence"
- Vincent Albert Carretta, "Phillis Wheatley Peters: Biography of a Genius in Bondage"
- Elizabeth Mauer, "Martha Washington Goes to Camp"
- Holly A. Mayer, "Taking Fire: Margaret Corbin at Fort Washington"
- Bruce M Venter, "Head of Faculty and Master of Ceremonies"
Additional Information
Special Thanks to our 2024 Founding Sponsors!
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- Watch & Share the video overview of our Annual “Women in War” symposium, Saturday, May 4th, 815 am – 3:30pm
- 8:15-8:45 am registration & continental breakfast
- 9 am – Saratoga 250 Commission welcoming remarks & speaker kick-off
- Lunch buffet with speakers and guests
- Exhibits include Fort Plain Museum’s wide selection of American Revolution books, signings by authors, DAR/SAR info, & America’s Turning Point A/R demos
- OPTIONAL: join our limited first-come, first-served Sunday, May 5th guided tour
- 10 am departure, Saratoga National Historical Park Visitor Center, 648 NY-32, Stillwater, NY, returning at 2pm
- Guide shares stories of a chronological progression of the Battles of Saratoga
- 4 stops including the Saratoga Battlefield & historic Surrender Site
- Boxed lunch and beverage provided
Additional thanks to our founding 1777 Club 2024 Donors:
Jay & Noni Rifenbary, Bob Wilcox, Jared Rifenbary
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Upcoming Events
Honor America’s First Veterans at Patriot Burial Marker Unveilings
The Ormsbee Cemetery, Jeremiah Smith Cemetery, & the Stillwater Union CemeteryJoin us to recognize the Revolutionary War patriots laid to rest in Saratoga County. The County Historian's office secured grants through the William G. Pomeroy Foundation & the Sons of the American Revolution to install Patriot Burial Markers in front of cemeteries serving as the final resting place of America's first veterans.
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
