"Saratoga's patriotic spirit, the
'can-do' attitude of the convention bureau and city leader makes
Saratoga stand out as a reunion to remember"
H.C. "Barney" Barnym, Jr.
Congressional Medal of Houor Society
For more than
100 years,
Saratoga
Springs has been proud to be chosen as a wonderful
place to host a military reunion. From those who served on
America’s most legendary battleships – including the USS
Yorktown, the USS New Jersey, and the USS Saratoga
– to the Congressional Medal of Honor Society and the Military
Order of the Purple Heart – the men and women who have have
served America are honored in Saratoga and given our warmest
welcome as very special guests.Saratoga’s patriotic spirit
also shines in the many famous museums, including the NYS
Military Museum, and historic sites which are woven in the rich
fabric of American history. Long recognized as the turning point
of the American revolution, the battle of Saratoga is brought to
life at Saratoga National Historical Park. Other historic and
moving places to visit include Grant’s Cottage, Saratoga
Monument, Saratoga National Cemetery, the Veteran’s Walk of
Honor, and Fort Ticonderoga.
MILITARY REUNIONS HELD IN SARATOGA
Congressional Medal of Honor Society
U.S. Submarine Veterans Association
Military Order of the Purple Heart
USS New Jersey
USS Daly
American Goldstar Mothers
American Legion
US Army Corps of Engineers
Women’s Airforce Service Pilots
42nd Defense Testing Conference
Retired Officers Association
Eastern Paralyzed Veterans Association
USS Kidd Reunion
USS Yorktown (CV-5)
USS Saratoga
USS Fisk
LST 829 Association
USS Benner
USS Hancock
USS Tarawa
and more!
Please
contact Saratoga Convention and Tourism Bureau for more
information on
reunions in the Saratoga Springs area.
|
|
THE BATTLE THAT
CHANGED HISTORY
Flush with his victory at Fort Ticonderoga, General John
Burgoyne was confident he could stop the American rebellion once
and for all. Instead, on October 17, 1777, after days of
terrible fighting, he surrendered to the Americans at Saratoga -
ranked as one of the 15 most decisive battles in world history.
"Saratoga
Springs is the perfect setting for a military association
meeting. It’s like a picture out of a Norman Rockwell painting
and close to so many military and historic sites. The local
people are charming, and the active duty military is eager to
participate in helping with reunion presentations.”
George H. Gasser
USS Saratoga
"My
ship’s reunion in Saratoga will be hard to match. We are still
receiving letters and comments from shipmates saying what a
memorable experience they had here. Saratoga Springs is the
greatest little city in the State of New York as far as I’m
concerned.”
The Late Peter Montalvo
Founder of the USS Yorktown (CV-5) Club &
Survivor of the battles of
Coral Sea and Midway
|
