Friends of Saratoga Battlefield invitation to join and honor the veterans of our armed services at the Battlefield Saturday, November 9th Veterans Day Commemoration and Family Fun Day Saratoga National Historical Park Visitor Center Saturday, November 9, 2024 10:00 am to 2:00 pm Join us as we honor the veterans of our armed services! At… Read more: Veterans Day Commemoration and Family Fun Day

Colonel (Ret.) Kevin J. Weddle, Ph.D., author of the acclaimed book The Compleat Victory: Saratoga and the American Revolution (Oxford University Press, 2021, “Pivotal Moments in American History” series). The Friends of the New York State Military Museum’s “Preserving Our Military Heritage Award” recognizes a wide variety of exceptional projects and publications that contribute to… Read more: Inaugurial Award for Colonel Kevin J. Weddle, PhD

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Stillwater, N.Y. –Saratoga National Historical continues its special events season in September with the following offerings: Where are we? Saturday, September 710:30 amVisitor Center This 60-minute, hands-on session provides participants with a basic-level understanding of compass use, map reading, and the essentials of orienteering. No GPS here, we’re doing this “old school!” Space is limited, so email us… Read more: Saratoga National Historical Park Hosts Special Events in September

Brian F. Mumford, former President On October 17, 1777, British General John Burgoyne surrendered his army at Saratoga (present-day Schuylerville), New York, at the location of the Saratoga Surrender Site. Burgoyne surrendered his army and their “arms” which included their artillery. Earlier in June 1777, when Burgoyne had set off from Canada on his Saratoga… Read more: Bringing the Cannons Back