Biographies: Post-Revolutionary War Era

The story of Saratoga Battlefield didn't end with those whose lives were an important part of the Battles of Saratoga! As their stories ended, the torch passed to others dedicated to being both memory keepers and sharers.
 
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Ellen Hardin Walworth

Learn about one of the first and strongest late 19th-century proponents of formally marking and interpreting Saratoga Battlefield.

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George O. Slingerland

Learn about the first superintendent of Saratoga Battlefield as a New York State historical site.

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Franklin D. Roosevelt

The 32nd President of United States was stalwart advocate for developing Saratoga Battlefield and making it a National Park Service site.

Last updated: March 15, 2024

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