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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
Tchaikovsky Spectacular Evening 2026
The opening night of the Philadelphia Orchestra’s season at SPAC features Tchaikovsky’s 1812 Overture, accompanied by cannon firing.
Turning Point Festival 2026
Come to The Turning Point Parade & Festival to celebrate America’s victory that changed the world in 1777.
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!
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.
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.
Siege Living History Weekend 2026
Enjoy Saratoga250’s Siege Living History Weekend, a two-day event full of historical interpretation and activities.
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.
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.
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.