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SOLD OUT – SEE BELOW FOR MAY 19th FREE TIX: Benjamin Franklin Slept Here
April 14, 2026
Champlain Canal Region Gateway Visitors Center
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THIS IS A FREE PUBLIC HISTORY EVENT
Join Saratoga 250 and the Town of Saratoga Historian, Sean Kelleher, for a presentation on Benjamin Franklin’s 1776 journey through the region and his failed mission to make Canada the 14th colony. The program explores how this setback shaped the diplomacy that later secured independence.
FREE & Open to all ages with advance registration. DUE TO POPULAR DEMAND, A 3rd TALK HAS BEEN ADDED ON MAY 19th.
For questions contact: info@saratoga250.com
UPCOMING EVENTS
Fall Lecture Series: They Were Good Soldiers: African Americans Serving in the Continental Army
The role of African Americans, free and enslaved, in the regiments of the Continental Army is not well-known; neither is the fact that relatively large numbers served in southern regiments and that the greatest number served alongside their white comrades in integrated units. John Rees will discuss black soldiers’ acceptance, service, and experiences during and after the War for American Independence, focusing on those who served in Continental regiments. African American women with the army will also be featured.
Celebrating the 250th: Battles of Saratoga @250 Reenactments
Watch history come alive at the 250th Battles of Saratoga Reenactment. Two days of live muskets and maneuvers, October 9–10, 2027 in Saratoga, NY.
Victory Season at Saratoga 250: Children’s Themed 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.
Celebrating the 250th: Turning Point Parade 2027
Join the Turning Point Parade marking 250 years since the Surrender at Saratoga. October 17, 2027, 10am in Schuylerville, NY.
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.
