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  • Saratoga National Historical Park Hosts Special Events in September

    Saratoga National Historical Park Hosts Special Events in September

    Stillwater, N.Y. โ€“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…


  • Bringing the Cannons Back

    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…