Saratoga National Historical Park continues its 2023 special events program in September. Programs include:

History Caravans
Tuesdays, September 12 and 26, 9:30 am

Park volunteers lead caravan-style tours of the Saratoga Battlefield. Meet at the Visitor Center.

Continentals Return to Saratoga Battlefield
Saturday, September 16 and Sunday, September 17, 10:00 am to 4:00 pm 

Soldiers of Colonel Thomas Marshall’s 10th Massachusetts Regiment return to Bemus Heights at Saratoga Battlefield! See them drill and shoot their muskets, eat Revolutionary War soldier rations, and perform military duties like their 1777 forbearers. Saratoga National Historical Park Battlefield Tour Road Stop 2.

18th Century Medicine
Saturday, September 16 and Sunday, September 17, 10:00 am to 4:00 pm

Volunteer Joe Craig explains the Healing Arts at the time of the Revolutionary War. On the Visitor Center lawn. 

Loyalist Refugee Encounters
Sunday, September 17, 10:00 am to 4:00 pm 

When considering the American Revolution, many only think of two sides, the British and the Americans. Yet there is another important and often neglected contingent, those who chose to maintain their loyalty to England. There were many families in this region who considered themselves Loyalists, a path chosen for a variety of reasons. While exploring the battlefield, keep on the lookout for a refugee at Stop 9 who is making her way northward to Canada to reunite with relatives who have already fled the region. Take a few minutes to chat with her about her unique circumstances, the items she chose to pack, her plans for the journey, and her fears for the future. Saratoga National Historical Park Battlefield Tour Road Stop 9.

Battle of Freeman’s Farm Walking Tour
Tuesday, September 19, 1:00 pm 

Join Park Ranger Eric Schnitzer as he gives a guided tour of Freeman’s Farm, the place where most of the first battle of Saratoga was fought on September 19, 1777. The battle – one of the longest land battles of the eight-year-long war – was a terrible fight over farm fields and woods and ended up costing the lives of hundreds of men and boys, most of whom are still buried in unmarked graves near where they fell. No sign-up required; those interested should meet at the Freeman Farm parking lot (stop 6); the tour will last for about one hour. Saratoga National Historical Park Battlefield Tour Road Stop 6.

“Are we there yet?”
Saturday, September 30, 10:30 to 11:30 am 

Have you ever felt lost? Join Park Ranger Bill Valosin for an introduction to map and compass use. Discover the essential workings of a compass, what a map is, and how to use these tools together to find your way. Held at the Visitor Center.