Annual national commemorative day to clean and beautify the historic markers commemorating our heritage. Opportunity for youth, senior, corporate, or other volunteers to preserve local American Revolution era signage & markers.
The Ormsbee Cemetery, Jeremiah Smith Cemetery, & the Stillwater Union Cemetery
Join us to recognize the Revolutionary War patriots laid to rest in Saratoga County. The County Historian's office secured grants through the William G. Pomeroy Foundation & the Sons of the American Revolution to install Patriot Burial Markers in front of cemeteries serving as the final resting place of America's first veterans.
The 3rd Annual Women in War Symposium returns to Saratoga County in 2024. Featuring noted authors & historians, the event will offer optional tours of the Saratoga Revolutionary heritage sites, compelling speaker panels, breakfast & lunch, plus time to enjoy the amenities Saratoga has to offer.
Combine family fun at the fair with our 18th century era games, live reenactors, and try out our America's Turning Point augmented reality 3-D images of figures from Saratoga's Revolutionary history.
Saratoga National Historical Park (Stop 2 on the Tour Road)
Honor Saratoga's Revolutionary patriots and the heritage of their victory with the local Daughters & Sons of the American Revolution. The DAR Monument marks the legacy of the pivotal victory here.
Saratoga National Historical Park & local Community historic sites
A two-day, multi-site event on NYS Path Through History weekend, living historians deliver family fun activities for the whole family. Experience 18th century civilian and encampment life at the historic 1777 Schuyler House. Witness military reenactment at the Saratoga Battlefield itself. Stay tuned & plan to make it a fun fall weekend in Saratoga!
The Victory at Saratoga stopped the advance of the British & saved America's fight for freedom. It was the first ever surrender of a British Army. Saratoga was America's Turning Point. Join us to celebrate & toast Saratoga's lasting legacy annually on the this day of Gen. John Burgoyne's surrender to American General Gates.
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
America's Turning Point will have a presence at the Saratoga County Revolutionary Run for Veterans, a 5k run which benefits Saratoga County Veterans. The event takes place at Fort Hardy Park in Schuylerville.
What made the Battles of Saratoga the Turning Point of the American Revolution?
It was the first time a British army surrendered in all of history.
The outcome convinced France to back the fight for. independence, helping the Americans win the war.
Test your knowledge throughout this website with trivia tests, and start planning your visit to Saratoga, known for its beauty, history, spas and places to eat, shop and “horse around”.
The stories behind the Battles of Saratoga are as captivating as its "Turning Point" namesake. America’s infamous traitor, Benedict Arnold, was arguably the unsung hero behind this pivotal American victory. Angeline Tubbs, an English teen abandoned in the Saratoga wilderness by her British soldier fiancé after the British forces' historic surrender, went on to become the legendary "Witch of Saratoga".
An infamous American traitor, Gen. Benedict Arnold ironically played a heroic role in the Battles of Saratoga. Read about why he is remembered at the battlefield with a boot.
While the play Hamilton has made the three-peas-in-a-pod “Schuyler Sisters” a household name, their father, Philip, may not enjoy the same 21st century fame despite playing a key role in the ultimate success of the Battles of Saratoga.
In her "Memoir of a Hessian Officer's Wife," a baroness and wife of a Hessian commander fighting for the British provides a unique a glimpse into the daily life, struggles and triumphs of a woman living in a war-torn land.
Last night, hundreds joined us @uph_saratoga for our premiere screening of Saratoga`s episode of "Revolutionary Road Trips" in coordination with @darleynewman!
Weaving together notable moments in our Revolutionary founding with the local gems that make our Saratoga community so special, this episode will feature in 97% of PBS national markets – advancing regional heritage tourism as we approach the 250th anniversary of the Battles of Saratoga.
A heartfelt thank you to all our partners, friends, volunteers and donors who are helping us preserve American history and shape a better future 💙❤️
We`re excited for you to join us tonight at the premiere of Saratoga`s episode of "Revolutionary Road Trips" with @darleynewman at the breathtaking Universal Preservation Hall in Saratoga Springs 🍿 #LinkInBio 🔗
Heading into the nation’s 250th anniversary, notable moments in our Revolutionary founding will be featured in 97% of PBS national markets. It will continue to air in future years and across major streaming services.
Join us tomorrow to premiere Saratoga`s episode of "Revolutionary Road Trips" with @darleynewman at the Universal Preservation Hall in Saratoga Springs 🍿
Heading into the nation’s 250th anniversary, notable moments in our Revolutionary founding will be featured in 97% of PBS national markets. It will continue to air in future years and across major streaming services.
🔗 Tap our #LinkInBio to learn more about this special celebration of #AmericasTurningPoint
We`re excited for you to join us at the premiere of Saratoga`s episode of "Revolutionary Road Trips" with @darleynewman at the breathtaking Universal Preservation Hall in Saratoga Springs 🍿 🎥 💫
Heading into the nation’s 250th anniversary, notable moments in our Revolutionary founding will be featured in 97% of PBS national markets. It will continue to air in future years and across major streaming services.
🔗 Tap our #LinkInBio to learn more about this special celebration of #AmericasTurningPoint
Can you name the women`s organization that drove fundraising for Saratoga Monument? 💡
Throughout Saratoga`s history, women have played critical roles in shaping and preserving #AmericasTurningPoint!
We still have a few spots left for our 3rd Annual Women in War Symposium (May 4-5). Featuring noted authors & historians, the event will celebrate the stories of women who shaped Revolutionary history and offer optional tours of the Saratoga heritage sites, complimentary breakfast & lunch, plus time to enjoy the amenities Saratoga has to offer.
Tap our #LinkInBio to save your spot while spaces remain 🎟️
📸 Photo of Ellen Hardin Walworth via Saratoga Springs History Museum
A beautiful reminder that history looms large in Saratoga 💙
Completed in 1883 and currently under renovation, Saratoga Monument sits on the grounds of British General Burgoyne`s final encampment and memorializes British forces surrender to General Horatio Gates ⚔️
🛠️ Check in with our friends @saratoga_nps for visitor updates on Saratoga Monument as renovations are finalized and explore other landmarks to visit around the park! #LinkInBio
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.