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) and Burgoyne Street, on the right when traveling north on Broadway.
Courtesy hmdb.org
