The National Project is to raise funds for the Sword Surrender Site Project at Saratoga National Park. This project will include a bas-relief sculpture, memorial, walk-ways, and interpretive signage. The basis of this project is the famous painting, The Surrender of General Burgoyne, by John Trumbull. Major Henry Dearborn would later reflect that Saratoga was *one of the Greatest battles that Ever was fought in America.* Saratoga is considered the turning point of the American Revolution because it resulted in our alliances with France and Spain. It also helped bolster the fading spirits of the patriots. Without this victory, there is no success in our Revolution, there is no French or Spanish Alliance, and there is no United States of America. You can learn more about the Battle of Saratoga at the Saratoga National Park Site.

To raise funds for the National Project, T-shirts with the National Theme logo are being sold for $10, water bottles are $10, pins of the logo are $1, and tote bags are $15.