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.
Open House at The Marshall House
Historians, professional and amateur, and students..., everyone’s particular interest is satisfied when visiting The Marshall House. Imagine treading on the very floor trod by the intrepid Baroness Frederika Riedesel or looking into the corner of the old stone cellar where she took refuge as cannon balls crashed on the floor above her during the horrendous week preceding the surrender of Burgoyne’s army.
The Marshall House, listed on the National Register of Historic Places, is a private residence whose owners open their home to organized groups by appointment. Arrangements may be made by email to info@themarshallhouse.org or by telephoning 518-695-3765. A $10 donation per adult is suggested. Children are free.
Owner David Bullard showing visitors the blood stains left by wounded soldiers when The Marshall House was used as a hospital during the retreat of the British forces following their defeat at the Battles of Saratoga.
A book exhibit showing several nineteenth century books that mention The Marshall House as an early landmark of the American Revolution.
The cellar where Baroness Riedesel, her three little daughters and other women, children and wounded soldiers took refuge is always the paramount moment of a visit to The Marshall House.
Against this wall, the Baroness tried to rest after caring for the wounded during their ordeal in The Marshall House.
Debbie Bailey performs her popular impersonation of Baroness Riedesel in her 20-25 minute reenactment in the very room used as a hospital for wounded soldiers.