Saratoga National Historical Park
National Historical Park · NY
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.
- NPS site
- nps.gov/sara
- Location
- Saratoga National Historical Park (42.995, -73.634)
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Passport stamp locations
- Schuyler Estate
- Visitor Center
Hours
Tour Roadtoday: 9:00AM - 5:00PM
- Sat Oct 39:00AM - 5:00PM
- Sun Oct 49:00AM - 5:00PM
- Mon Oct 59:00AM - 5:00PM
- Tue Oct 69:00AM - 5:00PM
- Wed Oct 79:00AM - 5:00PM
- Thu Oct 89:00AM - 5:00PM
- Fri Oct 99:00AM - 5:00PM
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 Housetoday: 10:00AM - 4:00PM
- Sat Oct 310:00AM - 4:00PM
Visitor centers
1
- Visitor Centertoday: 9:00AM - 5:00PMDirections
Self-guided tours
4
Saratoga Battlefield Road Tour1–3 hours · 11 stops
Take a drive through the Saratoga Battlefield and learn about the historic battles that took place here in 1777. There are stops along the 10-mile road with accompanying audio that gives you a chronological history of the Battles of Saratoga.
Saratoga Surrender Site30 minutes · 1 stop
This outdoor memorial marks the site of the British Surrender after the Battles of Saratoga. This was the first time in world history that the British Army surrendered to another country. On the morning of October 17, 1777, a British army over 6,000 strong made preparations to surrender arms and ordnance to the Northern Army forces of the United States of America.
Wilkinson Trail Kids Audio Tour1–2 hours · 10 stops
How might the Battles of Saratoga appeared through the eyes of young people? Download these MP3 audio files to your phone or MP3 player and listen in to hear their perspectives as you hike the Battlefield accompanied by your Narrator, Mary Morton, and George Williams...and the adult with your group of course. Start playing each narration at its respective Station Marker: Track A at Station A, Track B at Station B, and so on.
Wilkinson Trail Walking Tour2–4 hours · 17 stops
Entrance fees
No entrance fee.
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