Sword Surrender Site

Sword Surrender

        John Trumbull’s painting of Burgoyne’s surrender at Saratoga

After the Articles of Convention were signed, Lt. Gen. Burgoyne and Gen. Gates observed the British Army from this location as they began their march to Boston. It was here that Burgoyne offered his sword to Gates, who refused to accept it.

Sword Surrender Site Parking Lot

      Sword Surrender Site

Sword Surrender Site facing east.

Signage

Historical Marker for the Sword Surrender location

Signage

Quote from Gen. Gates

Signage

Quote from Militiaman Pvt Tilden

Bronze

Bronze plaque of John Trumbull’s painting of the Surrender

Signage

Quote from Lt. William Digby (British Officer)

Signage

Quote from Baroness Riedesel

Plaque

Bronze plaque of Continental generals present during the siege

National Park Service aquisition of the Sword Surrender Site