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Sharing the Spirit of America – Simultaneous Reading of the Declaration of Independence
July 8, 2026
Saratoga County Complex
To commemorate the first public reading of the Declaration of Independence on July 8, 1776, ‘Sharing the Spirit of America’ is the simultaneous reading of the Declaration of Independence across the country (and around the world) 250-years later, ‘together’ at the ‘same’ time. Please join us at the Veteran’s Memorial outside the Saratoga County Clerk’s Office for this event.
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UPCOMING EVENTS
Sharing the Spirit of America – Simultaneous Reading of the Declaration of Independence
‘Sharing the Spirit of America’ is the simultaneous reading of the Declaration of Independence across the country on July 8th.
Community Reading of the Declaration of the Independence
Join the Old Saratoga Historical Association for a community reading of the Declaration of Independence on Wednesday, July 8, 2026 at 6PM, held at Town of Saratoga Town Hall.
Community Declaration Reading
Join SNHP and Saratoga250 for a community reading of the Declaration of Independence, on the date when news reached this region.
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.
Turning Point Parade 2026
Come to The Turning Point Parade celebrate America’s victory that changed the world in 1777.
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.
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.