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Saratoga National Historical ParkJohn Neilson Farmhouse: this small, red, one-room building is the only structure on the battlefield from the time of the battles.
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Saratoga National Historical Park
Management
 
Designations
National Historical Park - 1938-present
NY State management period - 1927
A park volunteer, dressed as an American soldier, helps orient visitors to what they are seeing.  

Did You Know?
Not all American soldiers during the Revolutionary War used dark blue uniforms trimmed with red. Some did, but a number of different colors were in use. Some of the German soldiers at the Battles of Saratoga also wore dark blue uniforms. Think it could be confusing sometimes?

Last Updated: October 13, 2009 at 15:28 EST