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A full day of hands-on learning on the ground where the Continental Army held the line for liberty, as REAL TIME REVOLUTION® recreates the fight for independence 250 years later to the day

Ticonderoga, N.Y. — Fort Ticonderoga will host Homeschool Day on Friday, September 4, 2026, from 9:30 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., offering homeschool families a full day of programs built around the epic story of Ticonderoga inside America’s 250th anniversary. Students and parents will step into the compelling struggle for independence in 1776 through living history, historic trades, waterway exploration, and the six-acre Heroic Corn Maze — learning by doing, on the landscape where the events happened.

Howes Cave, NY -  The current exhibit at the Iroquois Museum, Talkin ‘Bout a Revolution: A Haudenosaunee Response to the 250 th, offers a fresh and divergent perspective on the Anniversary of the Declaration of Independence. This pivotal American milestone has prompted year-long celebrations. Parades, reenactments, and commemorations of the founding fathers focus on the hope and heroism that has come to symbolize the birth of a new nation. This skillfully crafted and uplifting story, however, largely omits its decisive impact on Indigenous nations.

Schuylerville, N.Y. - The Capital Region’s signature celebration of Revolutionary heritage returns this summer as the Turning Point Parade & Festival brings thousands of residents and visitors back to Schuylerville for two marquee events on August 2 and August 8, 2026. Organized by a dedicated volunteer committee, the festival honors who built this community, what the Battles of Saratoga achieved, when the turning point of the Revolution occurred, where it unfolded across the Hudson River corridor, and why this tradition continues to matter.

Max Styler b2b Adam Ten, Will Clarke, Broken Hill and more join the lineup as the festival reveals three distinct stages ahead of its September 19–20 return to Randall's Island. 

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New York, NY (July 28, 2026) – With just less than two months until New York City's biggest dance music weekend, John Summit's Experts Only Festival today unveiled its lineup, stage programming, and first look at the immersive festival experience awaiting fans on September 19–20 at Randall's Island Park.

More Than 100 Quilts, Live Demonstrations, Shopping & Community Spirit Highlight "Each Quilt Tells a Story" Quilt Show August 1–2

Lake Luzerne, N.Y. – The Hudson River Piecemakers Quilt Guild invites the public to experience the artistry, craftsmanship, and stories behind more than 100 handcrafted quilts during its biennial quilt show, "Each Quilt Tells a Story," on Saturday, August 1, from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. and Sunday, August 2, from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. at Hadley-Luzerne Junior/Senior High School, 273 Lake Avenue, Lake Luzerne, NY 12846.

Lake George, N.Y. (July 14, 2026) — As the nation continues to celebrate and reflect on the 250th anniversary of American independence, the historic “Repose of the Fallen” procession and memorial ceremony at Lake George Battlefield Park can now be experienced online through the release of an official commemorative video and photo galleries.

Lectures will feature authors, historians, and scholars showcasing a variety of research and perspectives on the Revolutionary period.

Kingston, NY – Senate House State Historic Site is announcing its Voices of Revolution: 250th Anniversary Lecture Series. In commemoration of the 250th anniversary of the American Revolution, attendees can dive a bit deeper into this fascinating period in American History, with talks from authors, scholars, and more. Each will offer their unique perspectives on the American Revolution and the time period surrounding it. All talks will be held on their respective dates at 6:30pm in the site’s Museum Building.

Over 20,000 historic manuscripts, rare books, and artifacts are made free to the public, marking the organization’s 75th anniversary and the nation’s semiquincentennial.

Pocantico Hills, NY – Historic Hudson Valley is proud to announce the launch of its digital library and collections portal. The extensive collections management platform contains over 20,000 items and is completely free to use, making centuries of regional history accessible to researchers, students, educators, genealogists, and history enthusiasts worldwide.

New Paltz, NY (July 7, 2026) – Historic Huguenot Street (HHS) is pleased to announce two new online exhibits that revisit and expand upon earlier research, revealing new information and stories that were previously unexplored. Both exhibits can be accessed for free at https://www.huguenotstreet.org/exhibits:…