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May 30, 2024Saratoga National Historical Park Special Events Continue in June
Saratoga National Historical continues its special events season in June with the following offerings:
Tin Smithing Demonstrations
Saturday, June 1, 10:00 am to 4:00 pm – Visitor Center Lawn
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.
Summer Equinox Natural History Walk
Thursday, June 20, 9:00 am to 11:00 am – Meet at Visitor Center
Join Biological Technician Linda White for a walk through a lesser visited part of the park. Explore a field of ferns, native plants and pollinators, old growth trees, glacial activity, and talk about the families that called the area home. Meet at the Visitor Center and drive to Tour Stop 8.
Silent Wings: Raptor Rehab and Education
Saturday, June 22, 1:00 pm – Visitor Center Patio
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.
Saratoga Arts made this program possible through the Community Arts Regrant Program, funded by the New York State Council on the Arts with the support of the office of the Governor and the New York State Legislature. This support was gained by the Friends of Saratoga Battlefield.
Who Messed Up? Unravelling British plans to crush America’s Revolution in 1777
Sunday, June 30, 2:00 pm – Visitor Center
The British had two major plans to crush the new United States in 1777 – one was to capture Philadelphia, and the other, Albany. The first succeeded brilliantly, while the other failed so spectacularly that it resulted in the surrender of the first British Army in world history. British politicians and generals pointed fingers and blamed each other for the spectacular surrender at Saratoga. So, who messed up? Was it King George? General Howe? General Burgoyne? You decide!
A complete listing of events is maintained at go.nps.gov/saraevents.
