Oct17

Surrender Day Ceremony

October 17, 2023 Fort Hardy Park

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; Get Directions

Additional Information

October 17^th Surrender Day Ceremony in Fort Hardy Park along the Hudson River, Route 29 Schuylerville.

Join us to commemorate the 246^th 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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