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Saratoga National Historical ParkEarly morning light shows two cannons overlooking a foggy Hudson River Valley from American positions on Bemis Heights.
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A Crucial American Victory

Here in the autumn of 1777 American forces met, defeated and forced a major British army to surrender. This crucial American victory renewed patriots' hopes for independence, secured essential foreign recognition and support, and forever changed the face of the world.
 
Red, one-room farmhouse built by John Neilson. This is the only structure on the Saratoga Battlefield standing from the time of the battles.

The Battlefield

The Battlefield is the largest of three sites making up Saratoga National Park. Here, visitors will find our Visitor Center...
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Schuyler House, the restored country house of American General Philip Schuyler.

Schuyler House

The restored country house of American General Philip Schuyler, second of three sites making up Saratoga National Historical Park, is located approximately 7 miles north of the Battlefield...
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Saratoga Monument, a 155-foot obelisk commemorating the American victory after the Battles of Saratoga.

Saratoga Monument

Saratoga Monument, third of three sites making up Saratoga National Historical park, is located approximately 7 1/2 miles north of the Battlefield. This 155-foot obelisk commemorates...
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648 Route 32
Stillwater, NY 12170

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(518) 664-9821 ext. 224

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(518) 664-3349

Climate

The Park lies within a temperate zone and experiences four full seasons.
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A camp follower cooking a meal over a campfire.  

Did You Know?
Camp followers performed a number of important tasks around a Revolutionary War military camp. Mending, laundry, nursing the sick and injured, getting water and firewood, and even scavenging were all necessary for an army.

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