OCT
10-11
Victory Season at Saratoga Siege Living History Weekend
October 10-11, 2026
Fort Hardy Park
A two-day event at historic Fort Hardy Park and the adjoining newly developed Saratoga Revolutionary Experience Center, living historians deliver family fun activities for the whole family to commemorate the period between the two battles of Saratoga and the historic surrender by British General Burgoyne.
Photo Credits to Daniel Wilson Photography/Happy Brands Collective
Event Details
- Saturday, October 10:
10:00 AM – 4:00 PM
- Sunday, October 11:
10:00 AM – 2:00 PM
- Location:
Fort Hardy Park, 30 Ferry Street, Schuylerville, NY
Join us for a free, fun and engaging weekend at Fort Hardy Park in Schuylerville for Saratoga Siege Weekend, where you can experience:
Revolutionary Music
Discover the sounds of the 1770s with musician and historian Jack Marshall. Hear common fiddle tunes of the era and discuss how musical tastes evolved.
Preserving the Harvest
What foods would you eat during the spring, summer, fall, and winter in the 1770s? Learn how food was preserved and prepared on local farms. Examine samples of seasonal foods as well as the items used to prepare and serve meals.
Sewing & Mending Clothes
Discover the fabrics, stitches, and fashions of the 18th century as you chat with a seamstress. Learn about the importance of sewing and repair within the army as well as for those looking to maintain a fashionable appearance in civilian life.
Bookbinding & Correspondence
Explore the importance of the printed word with a bookbinder. Watch some of the steps of creating a book, examine samples of the materials, and view original and replica documents and books.
Medicine & Midwifery
What might it have been like to be a nurse in an army hospital, or at home? Discover the vital role that midwives, nurses, watchers, and others played in their communities and on campaign.
Toys & Games
Everyone is invited to participate in this interactive presentation of period toys and games. Learn about the origins of 18th century games, toys, and activities and then try them out!
Blacksmith & The Traveling Forge
Visit the Traveling Forge, a military piece of equipment that acted as a traveling repair shop to fix tools, wagons, cannons, or whatever an army on the move needed. Two of these traveling forges were surrendered by the British at Saratoga, along with their cannons and other artillery equipment.
British Encampment
Step into a British military encampment and discover what life was like for British soldiers during the Revolutionary era. Explore their daily routines, equipment, and experiences on campaign.
American Encampment
Step into an American military encampment and experience what life was like for Continental soldiers during the Revolutionary era. Explore their daily routines, equipment, and the challenges they faced while on campaign.
American Artillery (Cannons)
Experience the power of Revolutionary-era artillery with live cannon demonstrations. Learn about the role cannons played on the battlefield and see these historic weapons brought to life.
Saratoga Revolutionary Experience Center
Digital display of the Battles of Saratoga & Surrender timeline, augmented reality, and select Saratoga 250 Merch. Free Stewart’s Shops ice cream scoops also available first come first serve for limited times.
UPCOMING EVENTS
OCT 16
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.
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.
SEP 19
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.
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.



















