# Event Details

- **Event Name**: French Cannon Unveiling 
- **Event Start and End Date**: Sun, 26 Apr, 2026 at 01:00 pm (-04:00)
- **Event Description**: Saratoga National Historical Park will unveil a new exhibit for the 250th anniversary of the Declaration of Independence and, next year, the Battles of Saratoga. In April 1777, two French ships laden with military supplies, including more than 100 cannons, arrived in Portsmouth, NH. These weapons proved critical in enabling the forces of the United States to fight two major campaigns that summer. Working with Colonial National Historical Park, Saratoga staff have secured this French 4-pound cannon a la suidoise named La Poesie for display during these important commemorations. We will open the new exhibit with three speakers unveiling the history of these cannons and La Poesie: 

Robert A. Selig is a historical consultant who received his Ph.D. in history in 1988 from the Universität Würzburg in Germany. He is a specialist on the role of French forces under the comte de Rochambeau during the American War of Independence and serves as project historian for the Washington-Rochambeau Revolutionary Route National Historic Trail Project. Dr. Selig will present “The Politics of Arming America, or:  Why are there no Vallière 4-lb Cannon in France?,” a look at the political environment in France which led to the convenient availability of hundreds of cannons just when the United States needed them the most.  

Park Ranger Eric Schnitzer will share how ten of the recently arrived French cannons came to the American Northern Army and their impact on the Battles of Saratoga.  

Curator Christine Valosin will describe the process which brought La Poesie to Saratoga and announce another important park project in partnership with the Friends of Saratoga Battlefield, to ensure the French cannons will have a presence on the battlefield itself.  

Room for the lecture portion of the event is strictly limited. Reservations must be made via email SARA_Reservations@nps.gov. No reservation is required to view the cannon in the Visitor Center.
- **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/stillwater/french-cannon-unveiling/200029953282711
- **Event Categories**: Art, literary-art, trips-adventures
- **Interested Audience**: 
  - total_interested_count: 0

## Ticket Details


## Event venue details

- **city**: Stillwater
- **state**: NY
- **country**: United States
- **location**: 648 Route 32, Stillwater, NY 12170
- **lat**: 43.01437
- **long**: -73.64937
- **full address**: 648 Route 32, Stillwater, NY 12170, United States

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## FAQs

- **Q**: When and where is French Cannon Unveiling  being held?
  - **A:** French Cannon Unveiling  takes place on Sun, 26 Apr, 2026 at 01:00 pm to Sun, 26 Apr, 2026 at 01:00 pm at 648 Route 32, Stillwater, NY 12170, United States.
- **Q**: Who is organizing French Cannon Unveiling ?
  - **A:** French Cannon Unveiling  is organized by Saratoga National Historical Park.
- **Q**: Who is this event for? Is it right for me?
  - **A:** French Cannon Unveiling  is ideal for art lovers, trade professionals, collectors, and exhibition enthusiasts exploring the latest in their field. Whether you're a first-time attendee or a longtime enthusiast in Stillwater, this event is thoughtfully curated to deliver a standout experience worth every moment. If French Cannon Unveiling  sounds like your kind of event, don't wait - spots fill up fast.

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