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Special Event
Event
Cancelled- Tinsmith Demonstration
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Fee:
Free.Location:
This event is at the Saratoga National Historical Park Visitor Center.Dates & Times
Date:
Friday, August 11, 2023
Time:
10:00 AM
Duration:
6 hours
Type of Event
Cultural/Craft Demonstration
Talk
Description
A live tinsmith demonstration! At the time of the Battles of Saratoga, the tinsmith was an important part of both community and military life. Tinsmiths created dozens of useful items like cups, bowls, candle molds, lanterns, tea canisters, and other containers. They also provided armies with needed items such as oil flasks, canteens, document cases, cooking kettles, and even canister shot for artillery. Learn about the process and see a sampling of the many civilian and military wares a tinsmith could make! The tinsmith demonstration is weather sensitive and will be cancelled in the event of rain.