America’s Patriots and Veterans: Your help is needed to spread the word about this important veteran-owned film project. Why is the improbable but complete triumph at Saratoga so important? It is a truly amazing story that marks: the first time a British army was forced to
A profoundly grateful nation pauses to recognize and remember the mothers across our nation and especially the mothers of our veterans and first responders both past and present. Their example of unwavering maternal love has helped sustain and strengthen our beloved nation since
A terrific post from the Paoli Battlefield Historical Park…
In early 1778, King Louis XVI receives U.S. Representatives
Benjamin Franklin, Silas Deane and Arthur Lee as official representatives of the United States. Louis XVI was skeptical of the fledgling republic, but his
It's 1777, and America - her people - are under attack! That's when our citizen soldiers decided to fight back!
That's what we're doing now, almost 250 years later. Mobilizing both citizens and veterans to help us tell the story that Hollywood won't.
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CALL TO ACTION:
🇺🇸 Fellow Patriots and Veterans…Your help is truly needed so that this veteran-owned film project can quickly reach the milestone of 10K followers on X (the project recently did so on FB). This surge will help elevate the project’s standing with donors and
CALL TO PRAYER - AMERICA’s PATRIOTS & VETERANS: Thursday, May 2 will mark our nation’s annual National Day of Prayer. This week, let’s please pause and follow the examples of Washington, Lincoln, FDR, Eisenhower, Patton, MLK Jr., Reagan and other principled leaders who humbly
Fitting tributes to Thaddeus Kosciuszko, a “true son of liberty”! From Fort Ticonderoga to Bemus Heights (Battles of Saratoga) to Fort Clinton (Hudson Highlands), West Point, and beyond, the remarkable engineering genius of Thaddeus Kosciuszko helped to significantly advance the
Last survivor of USS Arizona dies at 102
May perpetual light shine upon Lou Conter, the last survivor of the USS Arizona and the attack on Pearl Harbor. A profoundly grateful nation will never forget this true patriot.
Join us tomorrow at the Veterans Business Council Meet and Greet where our producer, Mark O'Rourke will be a guest speaker to discuss our film project, 1777: Turning Point at Saratoga.
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Ronald Reagan’s poignant and farsighted speech delivered on the 40th anniversary of D-Day is one that every generation should carefully listen to in order to understand the immense courage, faith, grit, loyalty, and love that America’s patriots have
The Revolutionary War Conference 250 in the Mohawk Valley is scheduled for June 14-16, 2024. Please visit:
Support for the Fort Plain Museum & Historical Park, a 501(c)3 nonprofit organization helps as proceeds go to historic preservation, artifact
A profoundly grateful nation pauses to remember the immense courage, faith, loyalty, and love of the heroes of D-Day who returned the sacred fire of liberty to a continent consumed by darkness and evil. 80 summers have passed since that most consequential of days but the valor
This veteran-owned project is putting the region’s forgotten “History” back front and center where it belongs, particularly the compelling fact that Saratoga is where the American Revolution was saved in the early autumn of 1777 and world history forever changed. Fellow patriots
CALLING: Cinematic legends Gary Sinise, Denzell Washington, Tom Hanks, Kelsey Grammer and other icons. Join America’s veterans in the noble effort to make the story of how America’s fight for independence was saved at Saratoga into a motion picture masterpiece.
A profoundly grateful nation pauses to remember every member of the U.S. Armed Forces who has died - since America’s founding - to safeguard our freedoms and that of millions of others around the globe. These heroes - who gallantly gave their last full measure of devotion to
INSPIRING WORDS: These powerful quotes remind us to reflect on America’s heroic origins and to summon the courage, faith, grit, and wisdom needed to preserve the sacred fire of liberty for future generations and posterity.
Today, on Armed Forces Day, a profoundly grateful nation remembers over 81,000 Soldiers, Sailors, Marines, and Airmen still unaccounted for from World War II, the Korean War, the Cold War, the Vietnam War, and other recent conflicts.
We also proudly give thanks to all who
Patriots and Veterans: Your help is needed to spread the word about this important veteran-owned film project. Why are the improbable but complete triumphs at Bennington and Saratoga so important? It is a truly amazing story that marks: the first time a British army was forced to
Many thanks to Andrew Outten of The American Revolution Institute of the Society of Cincinnati and Eric Schnitzer, Interpreter and Historian at the Saratoga National Historical Park for a terrific overview and tour of the battles and park this weekend!
On Thursday April 11, the Saratoga-Wilton Elks Lodge hosted a 50th Vietnam War Commemoration Ceremony for The Friends of the New York State Military Museum (FNYSMM) and the Capital District of New York Chapter of the Association of the United States Army (AUSA). Saratoga Springs
The heroes that saved the American Revolution did their part when America desperately needed a miracle in 1777. Now, we must do our part to bring the story to the silver screen in time for the 250th anniversary of the victory at Saratoga on October 17, 2027.
Our veteran-owned film project also proudly salutes the leadership of Saratoga County, NY for the unwavering commitment that has been made to preserving the region’s crucial history related to the Battles of Saratoga. This vitally important public sector is helping to bring
America’s heroic origins: A profoundly grateful nation pauses to remember the anniversary of the Battles of Lexington and Concord and America’s first patriots who courageously gave their last measure of devotion to nobly advance the cause of liberty.
“BY THE RUDE BRIDGE THAT
After crossing the Delaware River, George Washington marched the Continental Army to Trenton, NJ, on December 26, 1776. After an hour of fighting, the Continental Army captured over nine hundred Hessian officers as well as a large supply of muskets, bayonets, swords, and cannons.
Our veteran-owned film project proudly salutes Saratoga Springs Mayor John Safford (a decorated Vietnam Veteran) and the City Council of Saratoga Springs for proclaiming October 17 as “Surrender Day” (a/k/a “Turning Point Day”) to mark the stunning American triumph that
The success of this film project rests squarely on the shoulders of the nation’s patriots and veterans (more than 16.5 million strong). The soldiers who saved the Revolution in 1777 are counting on you to bring the story of their service and sacrifice to the widest possible
Washington's daring traverse across the Delaware River, executed on December 25, 1776, set the stage for his army to launch a surprise attack on the Hessians at Trenton the following morning.
Our priority right now is funding for the production of Torch, a 5 minute pilot for Angel Studios to move forward in making this film.
Our goal is to raise $100,000 for the production of this 5 minute pilot.
Please visit to learn more!
Don’t forget that The Turning Point Parade (29th annual) is tomorrow, Sunday, August 4 at 1 pm (Broad Street) in Schuylerville, NY! Our film project…Saratoga: The Turning Point is proud to be a sponsor of this year’s parade and festival! See:
Thoughts and prayers are with the Sinise family during this time of sorrow following the passing of their son Mac. America’s first responders, military families, and veterans have no better friend than Gary Sinise and his wonderful family.
To my fellow veterans: We need your help in raising the film’s budget of $100 million, so the compelling story of how the American Revolution was saved can be released in time of the 250th anniversary.
For information about the project and to donate, visit
Duggan 🦊 our film project’s faithful mascot, humbly requests that you retweet our various posts! Can he count on you to spread the word? He’d truly like to hear from America’s 🇺🇸 patriots and veterans!
CALL TO ACTION
America’s Patriots and Veterans: Sincere thanks for helping creating awareness about our veteran-owned film project! The goal is simple: to build one of the largest possible followings on social media so that investors and other key stakeholders will help us bring
Our project would also like to gratefully acknowledge and thank the dedicated members of the Friends of the Saratoga Battlefield for all that they and this wonderful non-profit organization have done over the years (sponsors annual events, programs, and projects) to meaningfully
A veteran-owned feature film project dedicated to bringing the compelling story of how America's fight for independence was saved in 1777 when all appeared to be lost.
Visit for more information and learn how you can spread the word.
U.S. Army Staff Sergeant Kenneth R. Hobson II (1971-1998)
Our producer, Mark O’Rourke, had the privilege of serving with Ken while on active duty in the U.S. Army’s 513th Military Intelligence Brigade. He was a great friend, loving son, husband, and father.
From Fort Ticonderoga to Bemus Heights (Battles of Saratoga) to Fort Clinton (Hudson Highlands), West Point, and beyond, the remarkable genius of Thaddeus Kosciuszko helped to significantly advance the cause of American independence. The story of this courageous patriot and “true
America’s Patriots and Veterans: Sincere thanks for helping our veteran-owned film project reach 10K followers on FB and 5K on IG so quickly! We are steadily building a sizable following on X, TikTok, and YouTube as well. The goal is simple: to build one of the largest followings
AMERICA’S PATRIOTS & VETERANS:
Please help this veteran-owned film project reach 10K followers by Memorial Day to help us honor the courage and sacrifice of America’s first patriots. They heroically answered a dire call to arms to help save the American Revolution in the
The Revolutionary War’s “Turning Point Trail” should rightfully be elevated to the recognition enjoyed by Boston’s “Freedom Trail” given the consequential role the “Turning Point Trail” played in saving the American War for Independence in 1777. While the fight for liberty
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Gary: we truly would be honored to have you and Joe on board with our veteran-owned film project that aims to bring the story of how America’s fight for independence was saved in 1777 when the new nation desperately needed a miracle. It is a truly great story that focuses on the
Please tune in tonight at 7 pm for this week’s Emerging Revolution Podcast. I am honored to be joined by my dear friend, Deb Hobson Bird. I served with Deb in the U.S. Army’s 513th Military Intelligence Brigade and her late husband, Staff Sergeant Kenneth Hobson, who made the
We're calling on America’s patriots and veterans to join our effort now and help us bring this forgotten story to the world. The soldiers who served and sacrificed at Saratoga bravely did their part. Now, let’s do ours!
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Benjamin Franklin honored the two crucial victories at Saratoga in 1777 and Yorktown in 1781 by commissioning and designing this Augustin Dupré medallion that was minted in Paris in 1783. These two battles are forever linked in our nation’s history.
Your generosity is needed so that a “torch” (brief pilot) can be produced and submitted to the Angel Guild - of Angel Studios - for review and approval.
Fellow patriots and veterans: your help is truly needed to complete this mission (the creation of a motion picture about the turning point of America’s fight for independence). Please spread the word (so that we can surge the project’s social media following) and donate if
Special Event Featuring NY Times Bestselling Author
Donald L. Miller
Tuesday, April 30th, 7:00pm
Spa Little Theater, Spa State Park, Saratoga Spring
Tickets (includes the book Masters of the Air by Donald L Miller):
$35 Per Person
$50 For Two People
Fellow Patriots & Veterans: Thank very much to all of our film project’s loyal followers across the nation for your support! We are very grateful to have reached the milestone of 20k followers in just 9 months on Facebook. Please pray for the success of this veteran-owned project
Just months before America’s fight for independence was saved in the Adirondack Mountains and the Champlain, Hudson, and Mohawk Valleys due to the courage and sacrifice of her first patriots at Fort Ticonderoga, the Battle of Hubbardton, the Battle of Oriskany, the Siege of Fort
Please help us raise widespread awareness and pray for the success of this noble project. Together we can honor the legacy of those who valiantly served to save America’s fight for independence in 1777.
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Mark your calendars for our official project launch on October 17, 2023, which coincides with the 246th anniversary of Burgoyne's surrender at Saratoga in 1777. 🇺🇸
Stay tuned for more updates!
This project truly needs a miracle to bring this story to the widest possible audience in time for the 250th anniversary on October 17, 2027!
Please visit to learn how you can support.
Please join the Friends of the NYS Military Museum for their annual Trivia Night on Saturday, September 14 at the Saratoga-Wilton Elks Lodge
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. Even if you can’t attend, please consider sponsoring a Table of 8 for $400 or donating a prize or two! Please email Dave Cummings at
This project marks the inaugural call for America's Veterans to unite and bring the pivotal victory of the American War for Independence to the silver screen. It's our history and mission. Join us at .
Today we gratefully celebrate Thanksgiving because of the courageous patriots who served and sacrificed for our independence.
Let us pause and remember the stirring victory at Saratoga in Autumn of 1777 that made this national holiday possible.
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Help us make the film that Hollywood won’t and tell the story of the citizen soldiers that saved the American Revolution!
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We are humbly asking America's veterans and patriots to please:
1) make a generous donation in support of the project
2) "follow" the project
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3) visit to learn more
4) spread the word and pray for the success of the project
FELLOW PATRIOTS & VETERANS:
This veteran-owned film project needs YOUR help in rapidly surging our following on X (Twitter). The more followers we gain the more traction we will have in securing the financial backing necessary to bring the epic story of how the America Revolution
It is truly wonderful to see Kevin Weddle’s absolutely terrific book, The Compleat Victory: Saratoga and the American Revolution,” (Oxford University Press) receive the National Society of the Daughters of the American Revolution’s Excellence in American History Book Award (which
On this day in 1886, the Statue made its debut Sculptor Auguste Bartholdi released a French flag that covered the Statue's face. And then President Grover Cleveland dedicated the Statue as a gift from France as a sign of mutual friendship. Happy Birthday to the Statue of Liberty!
On November 1, 1777, the Second Continental Congress proclaimed a national day of thanksgiving to celebrate the American victory at Saratoga.
Let us honor the legacy of those who fought for this day of thanksgiving that we get to celebrate today.
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#Thanksgiving
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You’re a truly great American! We are profoundly grateful for your leadership and love of our service-members, veterans, first responders and their families!
We are calling on America’s patriots and veterans to please join our effort now. The soldiers who served and sacrificed at Saratoga bravely did their part. Now, let’s do our part!
Follow the link in our bio to our website for more information about our project and to donate.
AMERICA’s PATRIOTS & VETERANS: Remember to wear RED (Remember Everyone Deployed) on Fridays. Please know that your help is truly needed in spreading nationwide awareness of this veteran-owned film project that aims to bring the story of how the American Revolution was saved in
Our project would like to pause to gratefully thank Saratoga National Historical Park Superintendent Leslie Morlock and the talented team (Administrative Support Staff; Chief Ranger; Protection Rangers; Resource Manager & Biologist; Biological Technician; Curator; Archivist;
Please mark your calendars:
Emerging Revolutionary War Podcast (Rev War Revelry series) with Saratoga: The Turning Point Film Project 🎥
Sunday, July 21, 2024
7 pm EDT
Info & Registration:
Each year, we acknowledge the sacrifices made by our men and women in uniform. On this date, our country reflects on the attack on Pearl Harbor, Hawaii, on December 7, 1941, where we lost 2,403 brave Americans. The day that will live in infamy.
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Here’s to the Oneida Indian Nation, America’s first ally who suffered mightily for the cause of American independence and courageously and generously helped the American Army during many of the darkest hours of the war. Their unrivaled bravery and unwavering friendship must never
Great to see recognition of Lakes to Locks Passage's award from the National Scenic Byway Foundation! This historic area of course includes America’s Turning Point Trail!