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DAR Wreath Laying Ceremony @ COVERED PATIO RAIN LOCATION
September 20, 2026
Saratoga National Historical Park Visitor Center Covered Patio
EVENT STILL ON RAIN OR SHINE NOW UNDER COVER AT THE VISITOR CENTER. Join the local Daughters and Sons of the American Revolution in honoring Saratoga’s Revolutionary War patriots and the enduring legacy of their victory. Gather at the DAR Monument, a powerful tribute to the turning point that helped secure American independence and shaped our nation’s history.
Event Details
- Start Time:
2:00 PM
- Location:
Saratoga National Historical Park VISITOR CENTER COVERED PATIO 648 NY-32, Stillwater, NY 12170
Additional Information
September 20th join the local Chapters of the Sons and Daughters of the American Revolution for their annual wreath laying ceremony at the DAR Monument at the Saratoga National Historical Park.
It is an annual moving and colorful event commemorating those who fought here and those who serve in America’s military.
The 2026 wreath laying ceremony, due to inclement weather, will be held at the main Saratoga National Historical Park Visitors Center covered patio. Participants and public attendees are free to use the tour road to visit the Stop 2 DAR Monument following pending the parks public accessibility.
UPCOMING EVENTS
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.
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!
OCT 10
Hamilton Outdoor Movie Night
Join Saratoga National Historical Park (SNHP) to watch the renowned story featuring the Schuyler sisters on the lawn of their father’s Saratoga estate as the Schuyler sisters take center stage in the hit Broadway musical, “Hamilton!”
OCT 9-10
Celebrating the 250th: Battles of Saratoga Reenactment
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.
OCT 17
Turning Point Parade 2027
Join the Turning Point Parade marking 250 years since the Surrender at Saratoga. October 17, 2027, 10am in Schuylerville, NY.
OCT 14
Candlelight Tours at the Schuyler House
Experience the warm glow and quiet atmosphere of an 18th‑century home lit entirely by candlelight. Presented in partnership with the
Old Saratoga Historical Association, this evening program invites visitors to explore the Schuyler estate and hear stories about the people who lived, worked, and visited there.
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.











