Saratoga National Historical Park
NY
About Saratoga National Historical Park
In 1777, a large British invasion force met an equally large American army here at Saratoga. After two intense battles, an eight-mile retreat, and a three-day siege, British General John Burgoyne surrendered his entire force. This first ever surrender of a British Army is one of the pivotal moments in determining the outcome of the Revolutionary War, forever changing the future of the world.
Things To Do
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Hike the Wilkinson Trail
Saratoga National Historical Park preserves the sites associated with the 1777 Battles of Saratoga. Follow the footsteps of those before you as you hike along hallowed ground.
Become a Saratoga B.A.R.K. Ranger
Do you think your pet has what it takes to become an official Saratoga Bark Ranger? Learn about B.A.R.K. principles, complete activities, and check in with the rangers at the Visitor Center to get your four-legged friends certified!
Winter Fun at Saratoga
Learn about fun winter activities as Saratoga National Historical Park!
Horseback Riding at Saratoga
Ride on the historic grounds of the Saratoga Battlefield where in 1777, a large British invasion force met an equally large American army here. Visitors may bring their own horses to the battlefield unit and make use of our 7+ mile (round trip) Horse Trail.
Tour the Philip Schuyler Country Estate
Built in 1777, this northern plantation was the economic engine showcasing Philip Schuyler's wealth and success. Enslaved people and paid laborers worked in the timber mills, flax mills, grist mills, gardens, and herring fishery, providing the income to sustain this upper class family. Today, the estate stands as a testament to those who toiled, and to evolving times.
Take a Tour with an Official Saratoga Battlefield Guide
You can hire a private Official Saratoga Battlefield Guide to lead you or your group through the story and setting of one of America's most important battlefields. Guides are throughoughly tested to ensure they provide an informative and enjoyable experience and are only approved after a lengthy vetting process.
Available Activities
Weather
The park experiences all four seasons. Temperatures can be as low as -20 degrees Fahrenheit in winter and as high as 100 degrees Fahrenheit in summer. Check local weather reports for more detailed information.
Getting There
Saratoga National Historical Park is located between U.S. Route 4 and N.
Y. Route 32, about 4 miles north of the Village of Stillwater, N.Y.
The park is roughly 40 miles north of Albany, N.Y. and 14 miles southeast of Saratoga Springs, N.
Y. More detailed directions, and downloadable maps, are available on our website.
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Tour Road
The tour road is open to vehicles Apr. 1 through Nov. 30, weather permitting - inclement weather can result in delayed opening or early road closure. Tour road hours vary with the season.
Philip Schuyler House
Open Friday, Saturday, and Sunday Tours at 10:00 am, 10:30 am, 11:00 am, and 11:30 am Open House 1:00 pm to 4:00 pm Grounds open sunrise to sunset
Saratoga Monument
The grounds are open from Sunrise to Sunset. The interior of the monument is closed for the season. This 155-foot stone obelisk was built in the last quarter of the 19th century to commemorate the American victory in the Battles of Saratoga. Visitors may climb up its 188 steps to take in amazing views of the surrounding area, with up to 30+ mile visibility on clear days.
Victory Woods
A self-guided, 1/2 mile developed pathway with interpretive signage brings visitors through Victory Woods. The path is made of plastic lumber and poly-coated pea gravel and is accessible to wheelchairs and strollers. **NOTE** path is NOT maintained in winter. After retreating north from Saratoga Battlefield, the British Army moved west to a ridge top where they made their final defense. Surrounded and nearly out of food, ammunition, and time, they surrendered to the Americans on October 17, 1777.
Pedestrian Access
All hiking trails are for pedestrian use only. Saratoga Battlefield has several miles of hiking trails, including its only marked trail, the 4 1/2 mile Wilkinson Trail - other trails are established but not marked. Pedestrians may also walk the Driving Tour Road on weekends using the marked Multi-Use Lane. **NOTE** Driving Tour Road is NOT plowed or shoveled during winter months.
Saratoga Surrender Site
The grounds are open from sunrise to sunset from April 1 to November 30. This outdoor memorial marks the site of the British Surrender after the Battles of Saratoga. The accessible sidewalk curves through the site and ends at a grand bronze sculpture overlooking the Hudson River. Located on Route 4, one mile south of Schuylerville.
