Boston Tea Party 250th Commemoration” December 16, 2023
Saratoga will be present highlighting America's Turning Point & historic ties between the patriots of Boston, New England, & Saratoga.
Event Details
- Location:
- Historic Faneuil Hall
- , Market Stall #9 (Ground Floor Corner at Entry Across from Quincy Market on Freedom Trail), Boston 02109
- Get Directions
Additional Information
Saratoga, America’s Turning Point @ Boston Tea Party 250
We committed to elevating Saratoga as America’s Turning Po
int on a regional, national, and global scale. On December 15-17, 2023, Boston will commemorate the 250th Anniversary of the Boston Tea Party, a moment that forever changed the course of American history and Saratoga will be there!
As the first in the nation major event kicking off our 250th founding commemorations, Boston will culminate years of planning in a grand-scale reenactment of the Boston Tea Party. A full evening of reenactments will play out in 4-parts across the City of Boston at several historic locations.
Saratoga’s 18th century er
a “town criers” will promote visits to our historic Faneuil Hall Saratoga 250 market stall to experience our historic figures, like the notorious General Benedict Arnold, come to life via augmented reality.
Generous hospitality partners, like the historic Gideon Putnam hotel and the Saratoga Casino Hotel are offering Saratoga getaways to entice more Bostonians’ interest. Free promotional items, plus our Saratoga ATP brand merch store, will be featured. We are excited to engage and promote awareness of America’s Turning Point to entice heritage visitors to our historic Saratoga community. It’s Revolutionary!
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
