OCT
17
Victory Season at Saratoga 249th Surrender Day Commemorative Concert
7:00 PM – 8:30 PM
Arts Center on the Hudson, Mechanicville
Join us for an evening of history and harmony as we mark the 249th anniversary of the British surrender at Saratoga. This commemorative concert features 18th-century music performed by the renowned Musicians of Ma’alwyck, joined by award winning soprano Vedrana Kalas, and is punctuated by the insightful historical insights of featured speaker Eric Schnitzer, Saratoga NHP Ranger and Military Historian, who will share firsthand accounts of the surrender from diverse perspectives.
The event will include the announcement and presentation of the Saratoga 250 annual high school senior scholarship winners. Doors open at 6:30 PM with the program running from 7:00 PM to 8:30 PM at the Arts Center on the Hudson in Mechanicville, NY.
Tickets and silent auction raffle prizes will support the continued programming efforts of the nonprofit Campaign for Saratoga 250, Inc.
Event Details
- Start Time:
Doors open at 6:30 PM, Program begins at 7:00 PM
- End Time:
8:30 PM
- Location:
Arts Center on the Hudson, 2 S. Main Street, Mechanicville, NY
With Thanks to Presenting Sponsor the Dash Family
Don’t miss this unique commemoration marking one year to Saratoga’s 250th!
Speakers:
- Featuring, Eric Schnitzer: Saratoga NHP Ranger & Military Historian with insights and excerpts of eye witness accounts of the surrender
- Special insights on the once in a generation 2027 250th Battles of Saratoga series of events by Saratoga County Historian & Saratoga 250 Chair, Lauren Roberts
Performers:
- Musicians of Ma’alwyck: Instrumental ensemble (flute, violin, cello, keyboard, guitar)
- Vedrana Kalas: Soprano
Composers & Music Program
- Domenico Scarlatti: Excerpts from a secular cantata
- Thomas Arne: Overture and the aria “A Soldier Tir’d of War’s Alarms”
- George Frideric Handel: Piangero aria from Giulio Cesare
- Traditional/Era-Appropriate Works: A set of hornpipes, a ground, and various Scottish music
- Additional potential repertoire by the musicians
Purchase your Tickets Now & Support ongoing Saratoga Revolutionary programming, including new interpretive exhibits and the major 250th series of events.
UPCOMING EVENTS
SEP 20
DAR Wreath Laying Ceremony at SNHP
Honor Saratoga’s Revolutionary patriots and the heritage of their victory with the local Daughters & Sons of the American Revolution.
OCT 16
Victory Season at Saratoga: Surrender Day Ceremony
On behalf of the Town of Saratoga, the Village of Schuylerville, the Saratoga County 250th American Revolution Commission, and the Campaign for Saratoga 250, we are honored to host students and families of young children to participate in the annual Surrender Day Ceremony, marking the 249th anniversary of the American victory at the Battles of Saratoga.
NOV 7
Revolutionary Run for Veterans at Fort Hardy Park
Saratoga250 will have a presence at the Saratoga County Revolutionary Run for Veterans, a 5k run at Fort Hardy Park which benefits Saratoga County Veterans.
SEP 19
Saratoga National Historical Park (SNHP) Freeman’s Farm Anniversary Encampment
Step back in time at the Freeman’s Farm Anniversary Encampment at Saratoga National Historical Park. Experience living history demonstrations, reenactors, and programs that bring the pivotal events of 1777 to life.
SEP 12
Stillwater Family Day 2026
September 12th – Stillwater Family Day. Join Saratoga250 at American Legion Post 490 for Revolutionary War trivia and a day of family fun!
OCT 10-11
Victory Season at Saratoga Siege Living History Weekend
Enjoy Saratoga250’s Siege Living History Weekend, a two-day event full of historical interpretation and activities.
OCT 17
Victory Season at Saratoga 249th Surrender Day Commemorative Concert
Join us for an evening of history and harmony as we mark the 249th anniversary of the British surrender at Saratoga. This commemorative concert features 18th-century music performed by the renowned Musicians of Ma’alwyck, joined by award winning soprano Vedrana Kalas, and is punctuated by the insightful historical insights of featured speaker Eric Schnitzer, Saratoga NHP Ranger and Military Historian, who will share firsthand accounts of the surrender from diverse perspectives.
OCT 17
Victory Season at Saratoga: Celebrate Surrender Day!
On the 249th anniversary of the Surrender at Saratoga, explore the sites where history was made! Saratoga250 in partnership with Saratoga National Historical Park will have five sites open and staffed where you can learn about the event known as the Turning Point of the American Revolution!
Keep America’s Turning Point Alive 
Keep America’s Turning Point alive for generations to come by making a tax-deductible donation to the Campaign for Saratoga 250, Inc. Our certified 501c3 nonprofit organization is dedicated to promoting awareness, education, and preservation of critical assets of the Battles of Saratoga. Your support will help promote historical awareness of new generations of people across the region, nation, and globe.

















