As part of the events held at the Saratoga National Historical Park's (SNHP) anniversary weekend celebration, our Chapter in joint sponsorship with the Saratoga Chapter, DAR commemorated the 1777 Battles at Saratoga on Sunday, September 21, 2003 by hosting our annual wreath laying ceremony. Chapter president Duane Booth welcomed members and guests. Our newest chapter member, Henry Goebel, led us in prayer. Chapter President Booth introduced the following honored guests:

• Mrs. Charlotte Edson, NSDAR Librarian General
• Mrs. Libby McKee, NYS Vice Regent
• Mrs. Susan Fabiani, NYS Custodian
• Mrs. Peggy Gifford, NYS Historian
• Mrs. Nancy Rodenmacher, NYS District IV Director
• Mrs. Helen L. Newton, Regent
• Rebecca Emory Chapter, Biddeford, Maine And Chaplin of the Ladies Auxiliary, NSSAR

• Mr. Henry N. McCarl, Secretary General, NSSAR and wife, Mary
• Mr. Ronald E. Newton, VPG New England

NSSAR Secretary General Henry McCarl addressed the group, noting the importance of these ceremonies, that serve to remind us of the sacrifices our forefathers made for our freedom. A large contingent of re-enactors who were at the Park for the weekend, reliving the 1777 experience, presented the colors. Dave Bernier, of Southampton, MA, as General Horatio Gates, led his troops. Past Chapter President and Registrar Dennis F. Marr, assisted by Past President Rick Saunders, introduced representatives of organizations presenting wreaths. Wreaths were laid by the Saratoga Battle Chapter, NSSAR; Saratoga Chapter NSDAR; the National Society, SAR; the NYS DAR Organization and the Llano Uplift Chapter, Texas Society, DAR and Bluebonnet Chapter, Texas Society, SAR.

A Saratoga Battle Chapter, NSSAR meeting was held at the Visitor's Center, during which new members George Ballard and Henry Goebel were introduced. A dinner was held at JeRon's Restaurant in Ballston Spa.