The Saratoga County 250th Commission today announced the 3rd Annual Women in War Symposium will be held on May 4th from 8:15 am to 3:30 pm at the Old Saratoga American Legion Post, 6 Clancy Street in Schuylerville, NY. As an enhancement to the Symposium, a bus tour of historic sites will be offered May 5th.
General registration for the symposium is $130 and includes a light breakfast and buffet lunch. The guided bus tour is $75 and includes a box lunch. Those interested can register for both the symposium and tour or just one event by visiting the Saratoga250 website.
The Women in War Symposium features speakers who will present on topics related to the roles women played during the American Revolution.
Whether patriot or loyalist, wealthy or impoverished, women were deeply affected by the war in all aspects of their lives. Additionally, exhibitors, book-signings, augmented reality demonstrations and more will be on display throughout the day.
Departing from the Saratoga National Historical Park Visitor Center, Sunday’s event will be a curated tour with returning guide Pat Niles. The tour will take place from 10 am to 2 pm, highlighting several lesser-known stories of women in the Saratoga Campaign.
Lauren Roberts, Saratoga County Historian and Chair of the Saratoga County 250th Commission said, “Carrying momentum from last year’s successful event, we are excited to announce five new speakers who will discuss recent scholarship related to the variety of roles women played in the American Revolution. The new venue will offer larger space while still located in the historic Village of Schuylerville.”
Scheduled Speakers
Christine T. Valosin: Revolutionary War Women at Schuyler’s Saratoga Estate, 1775 – 1783
Friederike Baer: With the Battle of Saratoga our Misfortunes Began, Friederike Riedesel in the War for American Independence
Vincent Albert Carretta: Phillis Wheatley Peters on War and Peace
Elizabeth Mauer: Martha Washington Goes to Camp
Holly A. Mayer: Taking Fire: Margaret Corbin at Fort Washington
Bruce M. Venter: Head of Faculty and Master of Ceremonies
America’s Turning Point is a multi-year celebration of Saratoga County’s pivotal role in the American Revolution culminating in 2027 with the 250th anniversary of the Battles of Saratoga.
To register or for more information, visit www.Saratoga250.com.
Photo: 2023 Women in War Tour Group at the Sword Surrender Site in Schuylerville, NY (provided).
