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Victory Season at Saratoga: Surrender Day Ceremony

October 17, 2024

Historic Fort Hardy Park overlooking the picturesque Hudson River

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The British defeat at Saratoga forced the first ever surrender by a British Army in history. Its news buoyed General Washington & America’s fight for freedom leading to formal alliance with France. Join area students celebrating the spirit of Saratoga & preserve the importance of Saratoga’s victory for generations!

Photos: Tom Stock photography

Event Details

  • In the event of inclement weather, this outdoor event will be canceled.
  • Start Time:

    10:00am

  • Location:

    Historic Fort Hardy Park overlooking the picturesque Hudson River, Schuylerville 12871

  • Living Historians:

    See Re enactors simulate General Burgoyne’s sword surrender to General Gates.

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Additional Information

Stand in the footsteps of history this October 17th , Surrender Day, at Fort Hardy Park. Head to the picturesque area directly fronting the Hudson River just off Route 29 in the Village of Schuylerville, NY.
This 247th anniversary of the British surrender at Saratoga continues to mark America’s Turning Point in its War for Independence. British General John Burgoyne’s agreement to ground their arms with American General Horatio Gates was the decisive turning point victory of the American Revolution securing France’s formal military alliance.
The Surrender Day Ceremony includes:

  • live cannon firing & military reenactors,
  • sing-along participation from local students & teachers,
  • historical stories, and
  • a recreation of the famous sword surrender.

Please bring your own chair. This is an outdoor ceremony, in the event of inclement weather, the event will be canceled.

Photo Credits: Tom Stock photography

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