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

We’re having a photo contest! If you want to participate you can become a member here.   Friends of Saratoga Battlefield Member Photo Contest   Name  _____________________________________ Address ____________________________________ City _____________________ State ________ Zip ________ E-mail ____________________  Phone ________________________ Enter your original photo of the Saratoga National Historical Park. That includes the Battlefield, the Surrender Site,… Read more: Member Photo Contest!

1777.org There’s an independent, veteran-owned film project in the works called Saratoga: The Turning Point. The film is “dedicated to brining the compelling story of how victories at Benninton and Saratoga kept the sacred flame from being extinguised during one of the darkets hours of the Amercian war for Independence”. You can see an informational… Read more: Saratoga: The Turning Point

Thursday, December 7, 6:30 pmSaratoga National Historical Park Visitor Center Theater Studying the terrain to analyze how the action unfolded on Revolutionary Warbattlefields isn’t just a modern pursuit. It was the first order of business when the FrenchArmy arrived on American soil, seeking to understand the war they had just joined.Contrary to popular belief, French… Read more: Retracing Our Steps: the French-American Joint Reconnaissance Tour in the Winter of 1780-1781