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Tavern Night: The Eve of Revolution – SOLD OUT – JOIN WAIT LIST – INFO BELOW
February 26, 2026
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Travel back in time and enjoy a tavern-inspired meal with a cast of living historians portraying varied perspectives of coming conflict. Featuring traditional recipes and historic ambiance at Brookside Museum, partake in a delightful three course meal (menu below) accompanied by 18th-century guests and engage them as they discuss their lives and the events of the day.
Join us for an immersive evening of food, music, and storytelling in the historic Brookside Museum Long Room.
Co-produced by Saratoga County History Center and The Campaign for Saratoga 250, net proceeds will benefit our nonprofit efforts to preserve Saratoga’s heritage.
MENU: (gluten free options available)
First Course: Courtesy of Rock Hill Bakehouse, Bread and Butter or gluten free (GF) Sea Salt and Pepper Crackers, and Pickled Vegetables from Close Ties
Second Course: Beef and Vegetable Stew courtesy of Spring Street Deli or Green Split Pea Soup (Amy’s Organic, Vegan, GF, Low Sodium and Low Fat)
Third Course: Ginger Bread with Cream or GF Blackcurrant Tartelettes. Coffee & tea will be available.
Beverage Options: Apple cider or water, plus one beer available per ticket, courtesy of Speckled Pig Brewing Co.
Event Details
February 26, 7:00 PM – 9:00 PM (snow date: February 27, notification to ticketed guests will be provided via email by 12 noon on Feb 26th). An additional seating is available on March 12 (snow date: March 13) at 7:00 PM.
Tickets are $45 and can be purchased here.
UPCOMING EVENTS
Fall Lecture Series: Illuminating Lives: The Stories of Several Women During the American War for Independence
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Fall Lecture Series: Did the Battle of Redbank bring France into the War of Independence?
Americans generally assume that the surrender of Sir John Burgoyne to General Horatio Gates at Saratoga on 17 October 1777 caused France to openly enter the American War of Independence. The American leadership interpreted the defeat at Saratoga within their military and political needs. Saratoga was of great military importance, an immense morale booster and extensively used for propaganda purposes. But France’s decision to join the American rebels came after years of preparation and was by no means monocausal.
Fall Lecture Series: They Were Good Soldiers: African Americans Serving in the Continental Army
The role of African Americans, free and enslaved, in the regiments of the Continental Army is not well-known; neither is the fact that relatively large numbers served in southern regiments and that the greatest number served alongside their white comrades in integrated units. John Rees will discuss black soldiers’ acceptance, service, and experiences during and after the War for American Independence, focusing on those who served in Continental regiments. African American women with the army will also be featured.
Celebrating the 250th: Battles of Saratoga @250 Reenactments
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.
Celebrating the 250th: Turning Point Parade 2027
Join the Turning Point Parade marking 250 years since the Surrender at Saratoga. October 17, 2027, 10am in Schuylerville, NY.
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.
