Buying Local Podcast · July 3, 2026 · 37 min

How Saratoga Changed the American Revolution | Buying Local #81

Join us as Bill Teator, Executive Director of Campaign for Saratoga 250, dives into America's monumental 250th anniversary and the pivotal role the Battles of Saratoga played in the Revolutionary War. Discover how the new Saratoga Revolutionary Experience app uses augmented reality to bring local history to life, connecting families with the courageous figures who shaped our nation. Learn more about upcoming local events and initiatives by visiting the Campaign for Saratoga 250 at saratoga250.com . 0:00 Introduction to Bill Teator & America's 250th Anniversary 2:22 The Courage Required to Sign the Declaration 4:15 Patriot vs. Loyalist Perspectives in New York 7:43 Reconnecting With the Ideas of the Founding Era 10:07 Launching the Saratoga Revolutionary Experience 13:13 Utilizing Augmented Reality for Historical Storytelling 16:08 Remembering the Massive 1927 Bicentennial Gathering 18:16 General Burgoyne's Advance Down the Hudson Valley 21:59 General Kosciuszko and the Defense at Bemis Heights 23:49 Benedict Arnold's Charge and the First Surrender 26:26 The Global Impact: What if Saratoga Was Lost? 29:06 How the Victory Secured the Crucial French Alliance 32:13 Upcoming July 4th and Saratoga Race Course Events 34:06 Darley Newman's PBS Event & Fall Reenactments 36:16 Concluding Thoughts and Where to Listen Connect with Buying Local: Website: buyinglocal.us Facebook: facebook.com/buyinglocalny Instagram: instagram.com/buyinglocalny Twitter/X: x.com/buyinglocalny LinkedIn: linkedin.com/company/buyinglocal #Saratoga250 #AmericanRevolution #SaratogaSprings #BuyingLocal #LocalHistory