Articles of Convention

Near This Spot

October 16, 1777

American and

British officers

met and consummated

“Articles of Convention”

of

General Burgoyne

of the British Army

to

General Gates

of the American Army

and on

this historic ground of

Saratoga

the British Army

laid down its arms

October 17, 1777

thus assuring

American Independence

Marker is at the intersection of Broadway (U.S. 4) ...