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Two Lights for Tomorrow
April 15-18, 2025
Commemorate Paul Revere ’s Famous Ride with Two Lights for Tomorrow
On April 18, 1775, Paul Revere rode to Lexington, warning of the British approach. Behind him, the Old North Church tower shone, “two if by sea.” On April 18, 2025 commemorate his legendary ride by shining Two Lights at your home or business!
Join Us & the Nation
- Shine any two lights the night of April 18 (lanterns, candles, luminaries)
- Post a photo or video, tag #Saratoga250, and snag Saratoga America’s Turning Point merch!
Prizes for:
- Most Creative Illumination
- Most Creative Location
- Most Patriotic Display
- Date:
April 18, 2025
- Where to Get Bags::
Branded bags are available while supplies last at Town Halls across the county.
Community Storytime Opportunity & Make Your Own Lantern
The Midnight Ride of Paul Revere
An educator from the Saratoga County Historian’s Office will visit your location to read a book about Paul Revere, discuss the importance of the event, and distribute materials to create luminaries to participate in the nation-wide “Two Lights for Tomorrow” commemoration on April 18th.
Please contact us for more information.
- Tuesday 4/15 – Mechanicville Public Library at 11am
- Wednesday 4/16 – Brookside Museum at 11am
- Thursday 4/17 – Schuylerville Public Library at 11am
UPCOMING EVENTS
Visit an 18th Century Millinery Shop
Volunteer Park Day Clean Up at Saratoga National Historical Park
5th Annual Turning Point & Women in War Symposium
Guided Bus Tour: “War on the Middleline: The 1780 Raid on Ballston”
America’s 250th Independence Day with Saratoga 250 at Historic Saratoga Racetrack
America’s Turning Point @ the Saratoga County Fair
Turning Point Parade 2026
Turning Point Festival 2026
Stillwater Family Day 2026
Saratoga National Historical Park (SNHP) Freeman’s Farm Anniversary Encampment
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.