Saratoga, NY

Local Events

Reenactments, heritage festivals, and living history programs — experience the Revolution where it happened.

Upcoming This Year

Oct

CeremonyFeatured

Battle of Saratoga Anniversary Commemoration

Saratoga National Historical Park, Stillwater, NY

Annual ceremony marking the anniversary of the American victory at Saratoga, widely considered the turning point of the Revolutionary War. The event typically includes wreath-laying ceremonies, musket and cannon demonstrations, ranger-led programs, and remarks by park officials and dignitaries at the site where General Burgoyne surrendered to General Gates on October 17, 1777.

Free (standard park entrance fees may apply)Held on or near October 17; Surrender Day is the park's signature annual event. Check NPS website for exact schedule each year.More info →

Jul

Ceremony

Fourth of July Independence Day Celebration at Saratoga National Historical Park

Saratoga National Historical Park, Stillwater, NY

An annual Independence Day program at the battlefield featuring ranger-led talks on the Revolutionary War, musket firing demonstrations, colonial-era music, readings of the Declaration of Independence, and family-friendly activities that connect the ideals of 1776 to the decisive 1777 battles fought on these grounds.

FreeTypically held July 4 or the nearest weekend. Contact Saratoga National Historical Park to confirm programming each year.More info →

Aug

Festival

Turning Point Festival

Village of Schuylerville, NY (near the Saratoga Monument)

A community heritage festival in the Village of Schuylerville celebrating the region's pivotal role in the American Revolution. The event features a parade, historical speakers, colonial craft demonstrations, period music and dance, children's activities, local food vendors, and tours of nearby Revolutionary War sites including the Saratoga Monument and the Sword Surrender Site.

FreeHistorically held in August in the Village of Schuylerville; scheduling may vary. Contact the Village of Schuylerville or local historical society to confirm dates.

Oct

Reenactment

Battle Anniversary Weekend Living History Encampment

Saratoga National Historical Park, Stillwater, NY

A multi-day living history weekend held in conjunction with the battle anniversary, featuring reenactors portraying Continental Army soldiers, militia, and British forces. Visitors can tour period encampments, watch tactical demonstrations, observe artillery firings, and interact with costumed interpreters who explain the daily lives of soldiers during the 1777 Saratoga Campaign.

Free (standard park entrance fees may apply)Typically held on the weekend closest to the October 7 (Battle of Bemis Heights) or October 17 (Surrender) anniversary. Contact Saratoga National Historical Park for exact dates.More info →

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Guided Tour

Schuyler House Open House and Colonial Life Programs

Schuyler House (Saratoga National Historical Park unit), Schuylerville, NY

Seasonal open house events at the reconstructed country estate of General Philip Schuyler, whose original home was burned by the British during the Saratoga Campaign. Rangers and volunteers lead tours of the house, discuss Schuyler's role in the Northern Campaign, and present demonstrations of 18th-century domestic life, foodways, and the experiences of enslaved people who lived and labored on the property.

FreeSchuyler House is typically open on select weekends during summer and fall. Contact Saratoga National Historical Park for the current season schedule.More info →