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Ballston Spa Family Fun Day

Event date Old Iron Spring Park

Join America's Turning Point in the Old Iron Spring Park for historical demonstrations and displays, try on some 18th century clothing and enjoy other hands-on activities.

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

New York State Museum

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

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Siege Encampment

Saratoga National Historical Park

The Siege Encampment is part of NYS Path Through History Weekend. The Siege Encampment will be open to the public from 10am to 4pm October 7th and 8th. Activities include a variety of 18th century demonstrations from cannon and musket firings, to blacksmithing demonstrations, surgery, women’s healing, cooking, and other living historians.

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Surrender Day Ceremony

Fort Hardy Park

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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Revolutionary Run for Veterans

Fort Hardy Park

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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