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May
Saratoga Battlefield Guide Tour
Saturday, May 2 9 a.m. Visitor Center
Join Pat Niles, the Official Saratoga Battlefield Guide (visit https://www.nps.gov/sara/planyourvisit/official-saratoga-battlefield-guide-program.htm for information on the program), for a free, one hour tour on a topic of his choice related to the Saratoga Campaign. Meet at the visitor center. Participants will then travel in their own vehicles to the tour location.
B.A.R.K. Ranger Program Launch
Saturday, May 9th 10:00 am to 2:00 pm 1:00 pm Fashion Show Schuyler Estate
Do you love visiting Saratoga NHP with your pet?
Saratoga National Historical Park invites you and your pup for the launch of the park’s B.A.R.K. Ranger Program on Saturday, May 9 from 10 am to 2 pm at the Schuyler Estate in Schuylerville, NY. This site has restrooms, access to water, and nearby trails that are pet friendly. Learn what it means to be a B.A.R.K Ranger, explore the history of dogs at the Schuyler Estate, visit with park rangers, and get your pup officially certified! 100% certified good pups will earn a certificate and a special launch event bandana.
The event will also feature Lucky Puppy Rescue, Out of the Pits, and Saratoga County Animal Shelter sharing their work to help animals in our community and information about their adoptable animals! We will also be joined by the Friends of Fort Hardy Park and the Friends of Saratoga Battlefield discussing dog-friendly recreation in the area.
Join us for a B.A.R.K. Ranger fashion show at 1 pm! Show off your pet's style to participate. Bonus points for American Revolution themed outfits! Remember, the best accessories your pup can wear when visiting Saratoga NHP is a 6-foot leash with a poop bag dispenser attached.
If you can’t make it to the event, you can stop by our park visitor center during operating hours to fulfill the program requirements and earn a certificate and tag with your pup. Pets are not allowed in our park visitor center so bring a friend to watch your pup outside while you pop in to get your pet certified. Do not leave pets unattended in vehicles. Check out our B.A.R.K. Ranger program page on our website to learn where you can go and our requirements: https://www.nps.gov/thingstodo/become-a-saratoga-b-a-r-k-ranger.htm
Saratoga Battlefield Guide Tour
Saturday, May 16 9 a.m. Visitor Center
Join Pat Niles, the Official Saratoga Battlefield Guide (visit https://www.nps.gov/sara/planyourvisit/official-saratoga-battlefield-guide-program.htm for information on the program), for a free, one hour tour on a topic of his choice related to the Saratoga Campaign. Meet at the visitor center. Participants will then travel in their own vehicles to the tour location.
History Caravan
Saturday, May 23 9:30 am Visitor Center
Looking for a more in-depth, hands-on experience during your visit? Join a Park Volunteer for a caravan-style tour of the Battlefield! Tours will last 2.5-3 hours. Meet in the Visitor Center and follow along in your own vehicle for as long as you like. May be cancelled in the event of inclement weather.
In Memoriam
Monday, May 25 1:00 pm Visitor Center
Park Ranger Eric Schnitzer reveals newly discovered stories of the lives - and deaths – of Americans who perished in the Battles of Saratoga.
June
Saratoga Battlefield Guide Tour
Saturday, June 6 9 a.m. Visitor Center
Join Pat Niles, the Official Saratoga Battlefield Guide (visit https://www.nps.gov/sara/planyourvisit/official-saratoga-battlefield-guide-program.htm for information on the program), for a free, one hour tour on a topic of his choice related to the Saratoga Campaign. Meet at the visitor center. Participants will then travel in their own vehicles to the tour location.
Crisis in the Empire
Sunday, June 7 1 p.m. Visitor Center
The Declaration of Independence did not appear out of thin air in 1776. It was the result of more than a decade of political disputes and reactions that finally created the conditions for once proud British subjects to create a new nation. On the 250th anniversary of Richard Henry Lee’s motion for independence in the Continental Congress, Ranger Garrett will guide you through the ups and downs of the tumultuous 1760s and 1770s.
Silent Wings: Raptor Rehab and Education
Sunday, June 21 1 p.m. Visitor Center
The Wildlife Institute of Eastern New York return to the park to present, “Silent Wings: Raptor Rehab and Education.” The program is designed for all ages to see live birds of prey up-close and to learn about their impressive adaptations and behaviors. This program was made possible by support from the Friends of Saratoga Battlefield.
History Caravan
Saturday, June 27 9:30 am Visitor Center
Looking for a more in-depth, hands-on experience during your visit? Join a Park Volunteer for a caravan-style tour of the Battlefield! Tours will last 2.5-3 hours. Meet in the Visitor Center and follow along in your own vehicle for as long as you like. May be cancelled in the event of inclement weather.
July
Declaring Independence
Thursday, July 2 1 p.m. Visitor Center
On the 250th anniversary of Congress’s vote to declare independence, join Ranger Garrett in investigating the first half of 1776. It was during those critical months that declaring Independence went from being a position held only by the most radical colonial leaders to a reality.
1776
Thursday, July 2 2:30 p.m. Visitor Center
Celebrate the day on which Congress voted for independence with the classic TV musical, 1776! Rated G, runtime 141 minutes.
Fourth of July Citizenship Ceremony & Concert
Saturday, July 4 10 a.m. Visitor Center
Celebrate the 250th anniversary of the Declaration of Independence by helping us welcome ten new citizens of the United States! The event will include a special musical program featuring members of the Racing City Chorus. We’ll wrap up the program with a reading of the Declaration of Independence. Large crowds are expected and parking is limited. Please carpool with family or friends if possible and be prepared to walk some distance from overflow parking areas.
18th Century Toys & Games
Saturday, July 11 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Visitor Center
Discover (and try out!) toys and games from another time. Learn about daily life from the time of the Battles of Saratoga. This program was made possible by support from the Friends of Saratoga Battlefield.
Trades Day
Sunday, July 12 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Visitor Center
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.
Tinsmithing Demonstration
Saturday, July 18 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Visitor Center
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.
Community Reading of the Declaration of Independence
Sunday, July 19 2 p.m. Visitor Center
The Declaration of Independence was broadcast through the new United States by voice. Locally, it was read at City Hall in Albany on July 19, 1776, and was “received with applause and satisfaction.” Join the National Park Service and members of the Saratoga County and Capitol Region communities once again publicly declaring independence! Large crowds are expected and parking is limited. Please carpool with family or friends if possible and be prepared to walk some distance from overflow parking areas.
History Caravan
Saturday, July 25 9:30 am Meet in the Visitor Center
Looking for a more in-depth, hands-on experience during your visit? Join a park volunteer for a caravan-style tour of the battlefield! Tours last 2.5-3 hours. Meet at the visitor center and follow along, making selected stops, in your own vehicle for as long as you like. May be cancelled in the event of inclement weather.
Paper Marbling Demonstrations
Saturday, August 1 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Visitor Center
Have you ever admired the beauty of an old book, especially the often vibrant, colorful patterns on the first and last pages? The process of creating these striking decorations is called paper marbling. Join us at the visitor center to see the process of this ancient artform in person.
John C. Bielik is an itinerant artisan, instructor, and historic trades interpreter. He holds a Bachelor of Fine Arts degree from Missouri State University (Springfield)and a Master of Fine Arts degree from Virginia Commonwealth University. His creative influences stem from diverse experiences, including his roles as a teacher, student, graphic designer, and artist. John integrates these experiences with an interest in history and the historic trades of papermaking, bookbinding, and paper marbling.
Music of the New Nation by Ampersand
Tuesday, August 4 12 p.m. Visitor Center
Ampersand’s special Revolutionary War-era program, “Music of the New Nation,” focuses on the experience of the home front and everyday people as they faced the battle for independence. Included are songs about the stirrings of revolution; the experiences of colonists in different walks of life; songs from soldiers on both sides of the conflict; a fiddle tune written by an enslaved person, and protest songs written at the time. This trio of musicians brings guitar, mandolin, bouzouki, hammered dulcimer, cello, and penny whistles to underscore rich vocal harmonies and great joy in sharing this traditional music with modern audiences. This program was made possible by support from the Friends of Saratoga Battlefield. For more information on the group, visit www.ampersandmusic.org/ampersand250.
Monumental Poetry
Thursday, August 6 12 p.m. Saratoga Monument
Take an hour out of your celebration of Turning Point Historical Week and join us in Victory, NY for a poetry reading commemorating 250 years of the United States! You will experience poems from Colonial America, those inspired by the Battles of Saratoga, and the work of current poets curated by Saratoga Springs Poet Laureate, Jay Rogoff, as we reflect on the ideas and ideals of the American Revolution. This is a joint program involving the Saratoga Springs Poet Laureate, Turning Point Parade and Festival, and Saratoga National Historical Park.
Fort Ticonderoga Fife & Drum Corps
Saturday, August 15 1 p.m. Visitor Center
Listen to stirring tunes that eased the drudgery of a long march, or the many calls that regulated activity in a fort. Explore how drumbeats, trilling fifes, and songs created an 18th-century world of military music.
The McKrells Concert
Tuesday, August 18 12 p.m. Visitor Center
Back by popular demand! The McKrells will once again bring their rousing brand of Bluegrass to top of the hill next to the visitor center. Bring a lawn chair or blanket and enjoy the exhilarating sounds along with the beautiful and historic views. This program was made possible by support from the Friends of Saratoga Battlefield.
History Caravan
Saturday, August 29 9:30 am Meet in the Visitor Center
Looking for a more in-depth, hands-on experience during your visit? Join a park volunteer for a caravan-style tour of the battlefield! Tours last 2.5-3 hours. Meet at the visitor center and follow along, making selected stops, in your own vehicle for as long as you like. May be cancelled in the event of inclement weather.
From Kosciuszko to Today: Poland and the United States
Saturday, August 29 1:00 pm Visitor Center and Tour Stop 2
We’re excited to partner with Polish American Congress of Central New York as we mark the 250th Anniversary of the United States and celebrate Polish contributions to our success in gaining independence. Enjoy music, literature, and history at the visitor center and conclude with a wreath-laying at the Kościuszko Monument at Tour Stop 2.
Last updated: May 1, 2026
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Mailing Address:
648 Route 32
Stillwater,
NY
12170
Phone:
(518) 670-2985
Saratoga National Historical Park information desk available daily from 9am - 5pm. If no one is available to take your call, please leave a message, and someone will return your call as soon as possible.
