JUN
14
Grant Cottage Community Day
June 14, 2025
Grant Cottage
Join Saratoga250 at Grant Cottage! Test your knowledge with Revolutionary War trivia and explore a variety of hands-on activities for all ages. Come experience history like never before!
Event Details
Step into history with Saratoga250 at the historic Ulysses S. Grant Cottage State Historic Site! Join us for a day of engaging, family-friendly activities that bring the American Revolution to life.
Revolutionary War Trivia – Test your knowledge of America’s founding era with interactive trivia challenges. Great for kids and adults alike!
Hands-On Activities – Try your hand at colonial crafts, explore replica artifacts, and participate in fun, educational demonstrations.
Whether you’re a history buff or just looking for a unique day out, this event offers something for everyone. Come honor our shared heritage and celebrate the journey to 250 years of American independence!
- Date:
Saturday, June 14, 2025
- Time:
TBA
- Location:
U.S. Grant Cottage State Historic Site Gansevoort, NY
Presented by: Saratoga 250 & Saratoga National Historical Park
For more information, visit: nps.gov/sara
Sean Kelleher | kelleherseanp@gmail.com
UPCOMING EVENTS
JUN 28
Saratoga250 at Saratoga Pride Fest
Visit the Saratoga250 Booth at the Saratoga Pride Fest to learn about all the upcoming events that highlight our revolutionary history!
JUN 30
Revolutionary Road Trip: National Book Release & Saratoga Screening
Celebrate America’s 250th birthday at Universal Preservation Hall in Saratoga Springs. Join Emmy-nominated PBS host Darley Newman for a live screening, expert panel, book signing & reception on June 30, 2026.
JUL 2
Women & Children in the American Revolution
Join Anne Clothier as she explores the experiences of women and children during the fight for American Independence. Discover the lives of those on the homefront through stories from those who lived in the Saratoga area during the 1770s, as well as images, maps, documents and hands-on 18th century activities.
JUL 2-4
Saratoga Towns Celebrate America’s 250th Birthday
Join Saratoga 250 on July 4th for a patriotic community gathering that honors our nation’s founding and the region’s role in American history.
JUL 4
Fourth of July Citizenship Ceremony & Concert
Celebrate the 250th anniversary of the Declaration of Independence by welcoming ten new citizens of the United States!
JUL 4
America’s 250th Independence Day with Saratoga 250
Join Saratoga 250 on July 4th for a patriotic community gathering that honors our nation’s founding and the region’s role in American history.
JUL 8
Sharing the Spirit of America – Simultaneous Reading of the Declaration of Independence
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JUL 8
Community Reading of the Declaration of the Independence
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JUL 19
Community Declaration Reading
Join SNHP and Saratoga250 for a community reading of the Declaration of Independence, on the date when news reached this region.
JUL 21-26
America’s Turning Point @ the Saratoga County Fair
Combine America’s Turning Point with family fun at the Saratoga County fair with our 18th century era games and live historians.
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.









