Saratoga 250 Events

Upcoming Past
children doing arts and crafts
Event date October 1, 2023

Family History Day

 New York State Museum

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

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Event date October 7–8, 2023

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.

sword surrender
Event date October 17, 2023

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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Event date November 4, 2023

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.

Two people standing infront of wreath
Event date September 17, 2023

Annual Wreath Laying Ceremony

 DAR Monument at Saratoga National Historic Park

Join the local Chapters of the Sons and Daughters of the American Revolution for their annual wreath laying ceremony.

Revolutionary War reenactors talking to young school children
Event date August 20, 2023

Ballston Spa Family Fun Day

 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.

Saratoga 250 volunteers marching in a parade holding the American flag and a sign that reads "America's Turning Point - Battles of Saratoga (1777-2027)"
Event date August 6, 2023

Turning Point Parade

 Broad Street in Schuylerville

Schuylerville's celebration of the victory at Saratoga in 1777. The parade takes place on Broad Street in Schuylerville, Look for America's Turning Point in the parade.

Revolutionary War reenactors gathered around a historical cannon
Event date August 1, 2023

Revolution on the Hudson, Part 3

 Hudson Crossing Park

Living historians and speakers tell stories about our revolutionary past while you enjoy our beautiful parks along the Hudson.

Three men dressed as Revolutionary War soldiers
Event date July 25, 2023

Revolution on the Hudson, Part 2

 Brown's Beach

Living historians and speakers tell stories about our revolutionary past while you enjoy our beautiful parks along the Hudson.

A Revolutionary War reenactor talking to a family
Event date July 18–23, 2023

Saratoga County Fair

 Saratoga County Fair Grounds

Come visit the America’s Turning Point display at the Saratoga County Fair, which will be featuring displays and activities throughout the week.

Revolutionary War reenactors near a tent with a small cannon
Event date July 11, 2023

Revolution on the Hudson, Part 1

 Halfmoon Lighthouse Park

Living historians and speakers tell stories about our revolutionary past while you enjoy our beautiful parks along the Hudson.

Battles of Saratoga: America's Turning Point (1777-2027)
Event date May 5–6, 2023

Women in War Symposium

 Fort Hardy Park & Town of Saratoga Town Hall

Join us for the 2nd Annual Women in War Symposium. The two-day event features a historical trolley tour and a speakers' symposium focusing on the roles women played during the American Revolution.