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Revolution on the Hudson, Part 1

July 11, 2023

Smithsonian Ripley Center

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Living historians and speakers tell stories about our revolutionary past while you enjoy our beautiful parks along the Hudson.

Event Details

  • Inclement weather will cancel this outdoor event.
  • Start Time:

    6:00pm, speakers at 7pm

  • Location:

    Halfmoon Lighthouse Park 597 Hudson River Rd, Waterford, NY 12188

  • Living Historian:

    24th Regiment of Foot

  • Speakers:
    • Sean Kelleher, “Incident at Jones Mill”
    • Don Carola, “Sanbun Ford: Forgotten Patriot Rediscovered”
    • Rick Reynolds, “Joe Bettys: Patriot and Traitor”

Additional Information

Revolution on the Hudson is a summer speaker series aimed at inviting the public to enjoy our beautiful public parks located along the Hudson River while learning about our revolutionary past. All three events will begin at 6pm and the public is invited to bring a picnic dinner and enjoy the grounds.

18th century living historians will be ready to answer questions and provide demonstrations before the speaker program begins at 7pm. 18th century toys and games along with replica colonial clothing will be available for children to try. Please bring your own chairs.

UPCOMING EVENTS

Combine America’s Turning Point with family fun at the Saratoga County fair with our 18th century era games and live historians.

Come to The Turning Point Parade celebrate America’s victory that changed the world in 1777.

Come to The Turning Point Parade & Festival to celebrate America’s victory that changed the world in 1777.

Honor Saratoga’s Revolutionary patriots and the heritage of their victory with the local Daughters & Sons of the American Revolution.

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.

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.

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.

September 12th – Stillwater Family Day. Join Saratoga250 at American Legion Post 490 for Revolutionary War trivia and a day of family fun!

The opening night of the Philadelphia Orchestra’s season at SPAC features Tchaikovsky’s 1812 Overture, accompanied by cannon firing.

Enjoy Saratoga250’s Siege Living History Weekend, a two-day event full of historical interpretation and activities.

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    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.