News from the Marshall House
The Marshall House continued its engagement with the Women in War Symposiums in May.
The foundation event had been presented by The Marshall House in 2022 and included speakers
Holly Mayer, a chair of military history at the US Military Academy, West Point and prominent author on leading topics such as Women Waging War in the American Revolution.
Todd Braisted, authority on Loyalist military history
Lois Huey presenting Molly Brant: A Legacy of Her Own
In May 2026 the Henry Knox and Women in War Symposium was presented in conjunction with American Revolution commemorations across the nation including many events authorized by the Saratoga County Board of Supervisors. A speaker sponsored by The Marshall House was Paul Staiti who spoke on the calamity of Jane McCrea, bringing new insights about the production of historical iconography.
In 2024 Dr. Friederike Baer came to Saratoga and shared exceptional findings on the Baroness Riedesel in her address, "With the Battle of Saratoga our Misfortunes began, Friederike Riedesel in the War for American Independence".
Dr. Baer is a leading researcher on German troops accompanying the British Army in the American Revolution. https://friederikebaer.com/
A work of music is being prepared for presentation in 2027, the 250th anniversary of the battles of Saratoga.
There will be openings to see The Marshall House on October 10 and 11, 2026.
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Meet the Baroness - Saturday, June 11th
To salute Albany Symphony Day in Schuylerville on Saturday, June 11th the historic Marshall House, Witness to History will hold a special open house.
The house played an important role in the area’s Revolutionary War history. It served as a field hospital for the British troops and the German soldiers who fought with them in the epic battles of Saratoga. The family of the German General Friedrich Riedesel accompanied him and the combined British forces at the battlefront.
The Baroness Frederika Riedesel (as portrayed by Debbie Bailey) will greet visitors and tell how she with her three children endured constant cannon fire at the Marshall House during the Siege of Saratoga in October 1777.
The Marshall House is situated just north of the Village of Schuylerville, NY. Visitors will be welcomed in groups of fifteen at 3PM, 4PM and 5PM. A donation of $10 per person is requested to further the educational outreach of The Marshall House.
Download the reservation form here and mail it in If sending a check, please include with the form.