Tinsmithing Demonstrations

Saratoga National Historical Park

Special Event
  • Jun 1, 2024 at 10:00 AM
  • Free

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.

Fees

This event is free to attend.

Location

Visitor Center Lawn

Latitude and Longitude 43.000000, -74.000000

Schedule

Date:

Jun 1, 2024

Time:

10:00 AM

Duration:

6 hours

Contact Information

Garrett Cloer
(518) 670-2980
Contact Us

Event Type

  • Cultural/Craft Demonstration
  • Exhibition/Show
  • Living History
  • Talk
Tags: tinsmith, tin, living history