Celebrating America’s Revolutionary Past
SARATOGA — The Saratoga County 250th American Revolution Commission recently hosted 75 attendees for its Women in War Symposium at Saratoga Town Hall in Schuylerville.
Saratoga County Historian Lauren Roberts, Saratoga Deputy Supervisor Ian Murray, State Historian Devin Lander, and Saratoga National Historical Park Superintendent Leslie Morlock were among the distinguished guests at the event.
Attendees and participants came from across the local community as well as from Massachusetts, Connecticut, New Jersey, Pennsylvania, and Virginia.
The symposium provided a platform to honor and relate the invaluable contributions of women during wartime.
In a related matter, America’s Turning Point will present the summer speaking series Revolution on the Hudson – on June 27, July 25, and Aug. 1. The series invites the public to enjoy beautiful public parks located along the Hudson River while learning about America’s revolutionary past.
All three events begin at 6 p.m. and the public is invited to bring a picnic dinner and enjoy the grounds. Eighteenth century living historians will answer questions and provide demonstrations. The speaker program begins at 7 p.m. and 18th Century toys and games along with replica colonial clothing will be available for children to try. Please bring your own chairs.
Speaker series:
– June 27 at Halfmoon Lighthouse Park, 597 Hudson River Road, Halfmoon. Living Historians: 24th Regiment of Foot; Speakers: Sean Kelleher, “Incident at Jones Mill”; Don Carola, “Sanbun Ford: Forgotten Patriot Rediscovered”; Rick Reynolds, “Joe Bettys: Patriot and Traitor.”
– July 25 at Stillwater Riverfront Park 1940 US Route 4, Stillwater. Living Historians: 2nd Continental Artillery. Please note: There will be cannon firing as part of this demonstration. Speaker: David Pitlyk, Revisiting the Battle of Bennington.
– Aug. 1 at Hudson Crossing Park County Road 42, Schuylerville. Living Historian: Anne Clothier, Camp Followers of Burgoyne’s Army. Speaker: Bruce Venter, “The Battle of Hubbardton: The Rear Guard Action that Saved America.”