Trades Day

Saratoga National Historical Park

Special Event
  • Jul 12, 2026 at 10:00 AM
  • Free

The American Northern Army encamped at Saratoga Battlefield in 1777 included thousands of Continental soldiers from New England, New York, Pennsylvania, and Virginia. These soldiers wore a variety of colorful uniforms made of wool or linen, all of which were hand tailored. Their leather shoes were made by hand using a careful, painstaking process. Come to the park to see an 18th-century tailor and cordwainer (not a cobbler!) make these uniform parts using authentic period techniques.

Fees

This event is free to attend.

Location

Latitude and Longitude 43.012212, -73.648927

Schedule

Date:

Jul 12, 2026

Time:

10:00 AM

Duration:

6 hours

Contact Information

Garrett Cloer
518-670-2980
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Event Type

  • Cultural/Craft Demonstration
  • Living History
Tags: 18th century, civil war living history, craft