Marshall House elects Distinguished Historian
Friederike Baer elected The Marshall House Distinguished Historian
2024
The Marshall House is pleased to announce the election of Friederike Baer as The Marshall House Distinguished Historian.
Professor Baer is a leading researcher and writer of the American Revolution on participation by troops from German principalities fighting alongside the British Army.
Her book Hessians was awarded the 2023 Society of the Cincinnati Prize and the 2022 American Revolution Round Table of Philadelphia's Book Award.
Professor Baer continues to research in preparation of further publication. Her website is https://friederikebaer.com/ .
The Saratoga, NY area is fortunate to have presentations by this eminent researcher. She has spoken at the Saratoga Battlefield, and at the Women in War Symposiums originated by The Marshall House.
This is the first such recognition by The Marshall House Inc., not-for-profit organization whose purpose is to educate the general public about the historical role of women in war, with a particular emphasis on the American Revolutionary War. Part of the organization’s work is to support preservation of the historic Marshall House in Schuylerville, New York.
News & Events
Holiday welcome at the Marshall House
The Marshall House held a special open house on Thanksgiving Saturday, November 27th.
The Baroness Riedesel as portrayed by Debbie Bailey greeted visitors. She told the story of how she and her children endured bombardment at the Marshall House during the American siege of Saratoga in 1777.
She also described her introduction of the Christmas tree to North America at Christmastime 1781. She and her family were then in Sorel, Quebec following the long ordeal of captivity in America after the battles of Saratoga.
The setting of a live fir tree, decorated with candy and fruit and illuminated by candles, was an old German tradition that the Baroness brought to North America.
A capacity gathering gave generously to further the educational outreach of The Marshall House. Mementoes of the day were given to visitors.
The Marshall House is planning a symposium on Women in War for May, 2022.
If you are interested in upcoming events in 2022, please let us know your contact information: