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October 1, 2025Surrender Day Ceremony in Schuylerville: Oct. 17
On Friday, October 17, 2025, at 9:30 a.m., the 248th anniversary of the Battles of Saratoga will be observed at Fort Hardy Park. The ceremony commemorates the surrender of British General John Burgoyne to American General Horatio Gates in 1777.
Highlights include:
• Sword surrender reenactment
• Cannon firings and Grounding of the Arms with students
• Flag ceremonies and patriotic music
• Keynote address on General Henry Knox
• Presentation of the graphic novel “Overhearing History: A Saratoga Revolutionary Story” for 4th-grade readers, sponsored by Anderson Financial Worldwide.
Officials attending include Mayor Dan Carpenter, Supervisor Ian Murray, State Senator Jim Tedisco, and Assemblymember Carrie Woerner.
Students play central roles in the ceremony, connecting directly to the history of America’s Turning Point.
The ceremony features a sword surrender reenactment, cannon firings, Grounding of the Arms with students, patriotic music, a keynote on General Henry Knox, and presentation of Overhearing History for 4th graders. Officials and students join in honoring America’s Turning Point. Free and open to the public.
