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Surrender Day Ceremony

Event date October 17, 2023 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.

Event Details

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. The ceremony will take place at 9:30am on the Field of Grounded Arms (Fort Hardy Park) and includes artillery firing, participation from local students and a recreation of the sword surrender. Please bring your own chair. This is an outdoor ceremony: in the event of inclement weather, the event will be canceled.

Start Time: 9:30am

Location:
Fort Hardy Park
Hudson River, Route 29, Schuylerville, NY 12867
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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. The ceremony will take place at 9:30am on the Field of Grounded Arms (Fort Hardy Park) and includes artillery firing, participation from local students and a recreation of the sword surrender. Please bring your own chair. This is an outdoor ceremony: in the event of inclement weather, the event will be canceled.

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