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Saratoga National Historical Park

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Here in the autumn of 1777 American forces met, defeated and forced a major British army to surrender. This crucial American victory renewed patriots’‘ hopes for independence, secured essential foreign recognition and support, and forever changed the face of the world.



 The Basics


Hours:

Battlefield:

Open to pedestrian traffic 7 days a week during daylight hours.

Tour Road:

Open season: April 1 through November 30, weather permitting.
Open Hours: April 7 - September 30: 9am - 7pm
October 1 - Daylight Savings Time: 9am - 5pm
o Daylight Savings Time - November 30: 9am - 4pm

Visitor Center:

Open 9am to 5pm daily, 7 days per week. Scheduled closed only on Thanksgiving, Christmas, New Year’‘s Day.

Schuyler House:

Open Memorial Day weekend through Labor Day, Wednesday through Sunday, 9:30am to 4:30pm

Saratoga Monument:

Open Memorial Day weekend through Labor Day, Wednesday through Sunday, 9:30am to 4:30pm

Address: Rt. 4 & 32
Stillwater, NY 12170
Phone: 518-664-9821


 Map

Saratoga National Historical Park, New York Map


 Directions

Saratoga National Historical Park is located 40 miles north of Albany, the state capital, and some 15 miles southeast of Saratoga Springs. All signs for the park are brown with white letters and say "Saratoga National Historical Park."

From Montreal and points north
Get off the Northway (I-87) at Exit 14. Follow signs for Route 29 East to Schuylerville where the Schuyler House (south end of town) and Saratoga Monument (south part, uphill on Route 338 / Burgoyne Rd.) are located. At "T" intersection with U.S. Route 4, turn right. You will be going south. Eight miles south on Route 4 you will find the entrance to the Battlefield, on the right side of the road.

From Albany and points south:
Get off the Northway (I-87) at Exit 12. Turn right off the exit; you will be on Route 67. After this, stay in the right lane to go through the traffic circle. Before the next traffic circle, move into the left lane. Use this lane in the traffic circle. Go 3/4 of the way through the circle and exit for U.S. Rt. 9 headed north. The turn will be to your left as you approach the second circle. Then, follow the signs for Saratoga National Historical Park.

From points east or west:
Use Route 29 to Schuylerville. At the "T" intersection with U.S. Route 4, turn south (right turn if you are driving from the west, left turn if from the east). About 8 miles south, you will see the entrance to the Battlefield on the right side of the road.


 Climate
 

The Park lies within a temperate zone and experiences four full seasons.

Link to our Saratoga Springs Weather coverage for more information.

 Fees
 

Cars: $5.00
Bicycles, Hikers: $3.00


 Things To Do
 

Saratoga National Historical Park offers a wide range of special events and activities throughout the year. Some of these include:

* "Frost Faire," a winter festival to fight cabin fever and enjoy a day in the Park.
* "March for Parks," an annual springtime fun-day event to increase awareness of the Park and its resources.
* "Natural History Hike" series, combining natural and cultural history at lesser-known Park areas.
* 4th of July, including a naturalization ceremony to create new American citizens, and dramatic readings of the Declaration of Independence.
* Children's programs, introducing younger visitors to untold stories and everyday life for people their age during Colonial times.
* "Music on the Menu," a lunchtime series of musical performances reflecting American history and culture from the time of the Revolutionary War.
* "18th Century Day," a one-day event at the Schuyler House where visitors can enjoy over two dozen demonstrations of 18th century trades and activities.
* Our Anniversary Encampment, around September 19th, where dozens of individuals portray soldiers and camp followers from the American Army during the Battles of Saratoga.
* "Candlelight Tour," a candle-lit evening tour of the Schuyler House by costumed guides.



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