Events

@ Camp Saratoga

Climb an authentic fire tower and view a replica fire observer’s cabin without having to climb a mountain! Get a treetop view of Wilton Wildlife Preserve & Park. The schedule is subject to weather conditions and availability of Volunteer Fire Tower Interpreters. Hours of operation are 10 AM to 3PM. To confirm that it is open, contact Larry Gordon (Town of Wilton Fire Tower Coordinator) at (518) 469-0918.

@ Camp Saratoga North

Join us for a nature walk to discover the butterflies and flowers of fall. The walk covers about a mile of gently rolling terrain. We will be looking for Monarch butterflies during their peak season just before they start to head to Mexico for the winter. The walk will not take place if there is rain. Preregistration is suggested.

@ Saratoga National Historical Park

Marking the 239th anniversary of the Battles of Saratoga. Come explore the lives of men, women, and children of the Revolutionary War! Learn the soldiers' musket drill, hear cannon and musket firings, smell the aromas of open-fire cooking, take part in a special guided tour of Freeman's Farm, or help decide a court martial. Kids get to have their own "mini encampment" this year!

@ Halfmoon Lighthouse Park

This is an 8 mile paddle to raise awareness and donations for Mesothelioma research. All proceeds are donated to the Mesothelioma Applied Research Foundation

@ Camp Saratoga

Climb an authentic fire tower and view a replica fire observer’s cabin without having to climb a mountain! Get a treetop view of Wilton Wildlife Preserve & Park. The schedule is subject to weather conditions and availability of Volunteer Fire Tower Interpreters. Hours of operation are 10 AM to 3PM. To confirm that it is open, contact Larry Gordon (Town of Wilton Fire Tower Coordinator) at (518) 469-0918. Children under 18 must be accompanied by an adult.

@ Saratoga National Historical Park

Marking the 240th anniversary of the Battles of Saratoga. Come explore the lives of men, women, and children of the Revolutionary War! Learn the soldiers' musket drill, hear cannon and musket firings, smell the aromas of open-fire cooking, or help decide a court martial. Hands-on activities for kids, including a special Junior Ranger booklet.

@ Camp Saratoga North

Join us for a nature walk to discover the butterflies and flowers of fall. The walk covers about a mile of gently rolling terrain. We will be looking for Monarch butterflies during their peak season just before they start to head to Mexico for the winter. The walk will not take place if there is rain. Preregistration is suggested.

@ Hudson Crossing Park

Watch demonstrations of amazing canines that enrich our lives, protect us and comfort us and learn about their dedicated trainers. Please leave your own pets at home.

@ Halfmoon Lighthouse Park

This is an 8 mile paddle to raise awareness and donations for Mesothelioma research. All proceeds are donated to the Mesothelioma Applied Research Foundation

@ Saratoga National Historical Park

Come help us commemorate the 241st anniversary of the Battles of Saratoga! This year's event theme will be "Civilians in the Camp." Our focus will be on the non-combatants, such as the camp followers (wives and whole families of soldiers) and the sutlers (army-approved merchants) in both American and British armies, as well as the "Albanians," British loyalist refugees from Albany, and on boatmen, pioneers, and carters (wagon and cart drivers) with the British army. There will of course also be soldiers in both camps: Colonel Thomas Marshall's Continental Regiment for the American side, and the 62nd Regiment of Foot for the British side.

@ Schuylerville, NY

As the wife of a general fighting alongside the British during the Revolutionary War, Baroness Riedesel was a member of the enemy camp. But her chronicle of the ordeal she endured at The Marshall House during the terrible fighting that culminated in the loyalist army’s surrender at Saratoga has fascinated historians for generations. Now The Marshall House, a private residence, will open its doors to the public. The cellar that provided refuge for the Baroness and her children, other women and children, and wounded British soldiers remains intact. Even bloodstains survive from that horrific week of October 1777. Philadelphia’s newly opened Museum of the American Revolution devotes a special exhibit to the Baroness, labeling her a “heroine" of the war. The Marshall House is depicted as the scene of her heroic attempts to save lives and relieve suffering amid hellish conditions of cannon fire, cold, thirst, and hunger.

@ Wilton Wildlife Preserve & Park Camp Saratoga, Wilton, NY

Join us for a nature walk to learn about the amazing lifecycle of the Monarch butterflies. The walk covers about a mile of gently rolling terrain. We will be looking for the butterflies during their peak season just before they start to migrate to Mexico for the winter. The monarch butterflies love the Preserve & Park for its many nectar species and its open pine/oak savannah. The walk will not take place if there is rain.

@ Camp Saratoga

Climb an authentic fire tower and view a replica fire observer’s cabin without having to climb a mountain! Get a treetop view of Wilton Wildlife Preserve & Park. The schedule is subject to weather conditions and availability of Volunteer Fire Tower Interpreters. Hours of operation are 10 AM to 3PM. To confirm that it is open, contact Larry Gordon (Town of Wilton Fire Tower Coordinator) at (518) 469-0918. Children under 18 must be accompanied by an adult.

@ Hudson Crossing Park

Join Hudson Crossing Park in celebrating the working dog and all things canine at Canines Crossing at the Park! A fun day out in the sun with local canine search and rescue groups, Guiding Eye service dogs, the Saratoga County K-9 unit, agility dogs, therapy dogs, animal story telling and much more!

@ Halfmoon Lighthouse Park

This is an 8 mile paddle to raise awareness and donations for Mesothelioma research. All proceeds are donated to the Mesothelioma Applied Research Foundation

@ Northumberland

Five Porch Farm is located directly on the Hudson River in Northumberland, about halfway between Ft Edward and Schuylerville. It was the farm of a captain in the Colonial forces before the Battle of Saratoga and was occupied by Burgoyne’s forces who used the river-accessible, flat acres as a hospital and commissary. The farm has been restored over the centuries and provides a peaceful spot to appreciate history and enjoy beautiful natural surroundings.

@ Camp Saratoga

Join us for a nature walk to learn about the amazing lifecycle of the Monarch butterflies. The walk covers about a mile of gently rolling terrain. We will be looking for the butterflies during their peak season just before they start to migrate to Mexico for the winter. The monarch butterflies love the Preserve & Park for its many nectar species and its open pine/oak savannah. The walk will not take place if there is rain. Registration is appreciated.

@ Schuylerville, NY

As the wife of a general fighting alongside the British during the Revolutionary War, Baroness Riedesel was a member of the enemy camp. But her chronicle of the ordeal she endured at The Marshall House during the terrible fighting that culminated in the loyalist army’s surrender at Saratoga has fascinated historians for generations. Now The Marshall House, a private residence, will open its doors to the public. The cellar that provided refuge for the Baroness and her children, other women and children, and wounded British soldiers remains intact. Even bloodstains survive from that horrific week of October 1777. Philadelphia’s newly opened Museum of the American Revolution devotes a special exhibit to the Baroness, labeling her a “heroine" of the war. The Marshall House is depicted as the scene of her heroic attempts to save lives and relieve suffering amid hellish conditions of cannon fire, cold, thirst, and hunger.

@ Camp Saratoga

Climb an authentic fire tower and view a replica fire observer’s cabin without having to climb a mountain! Get a treetop view of Wilton Wildlife Preserve & Park. The schedule is subject to weather conditions and availability of Volunteer Fire Tower Interpreters. Hours of operation are 10:00 AM to 3:00 PM. Children under 18 must be accompanied by an adult.

@ Saratoga National Historical Park (Saratoga Battlefield)

A living history event showcasing the soldiers who served in the American Continental Army's elite Corps of Light Infantry commanded by Major Henry Dearborn during the 1777 Battles of Saratoga.

@ Hudson Crossing Park

Join Hudson Crossing Park in celebrating the working dog and all things canine at Canines Crossing at the Park! A fun day out in the sun with local canine search and rescue groups, Guiding Eye service dogs, the Saratoga County K-9 unit, agility dogs, therapy dogs, animal story telling and much more!

@ Gateway Visitor's Center

Tour the new Regional Visitor Center in Schuylerville, NY and register to be part of a group (limited to 15) that will gather across the street on the Towpath that is now part of the Champlain Canalway and Empire Trail system. The group will walk the towpath to and around the Schuyler House then up to Broadstreet and on to the historical Bullard Block. (Window Shopping is encouraged.) During the walk a narrator will share historical facts and legends about the influence of the canal, the Schuyler’s and the early businesses that grew the village. Plus, the speaker will share possible solutions to a couple of mysteries surrounding a local legend that a headless horseman plagues a street near the creek. This walk will end at the Bullard Block in downtown Schuylerille, where there are plenty of shops and dining options. It is a short walk back to the Visitor's Center and participants are invited to return at their leisure.

@ Wilton Wildlife Preserve & Park

Join us for a nature walk to learn about the amazing lifecycle of the Monarch butterflies. The walk covers about a mile of gently rolling terrain. We will be looking for the butterflies during their peak season just before they start to migrate to Florida and Mexico for the winter. The monarch butterflies love the Wilton Preserve for its many nectar species and its open pine/oak savannah. The walk will not take place if there is rain.

@ Old Gick Farm Trailhead

Join us for a nature walk to learn about the amazing lifecycles and migrations of the Monarch butterflies. We will look for the butterflies during their peak season just before they start to migrate to Florida and Mexico for the winter. The monarch butterflies love the Preserve for its many nectar species and its open pine/oak savannah.

@ Hudson Crossing Park

TASTING ON THE HUDSON Come join us for the 15th annual Tasting on the Hudson event at Hudson Crossing Park on Saturday October 1 , 2022 from 3pm to 6 pm About this Event The Schuylerville Lions Club is teaming up with Hudson Crossing Park to present the Tasting on the Hudson. Our event features local restaurants and food vendors hosting booths offering savory samples of their fare paired with booths offering wine, beer, and hard cider tastings available from the area's major and boutique distributors. All proceeds are used locally to support sight and hearing programs, SAFER (Schuylerville food pantry), diabetes education, volunteer EMS and fire departments, families in need, and school scholarships to only name a few. Cost: $40 (plus fees) in advance, $50 at door Event for adults 21 and over.

@ Saratoga National Historical Park

Detailed Times/Hours: Tuesdays, September 12 and 26, 9:30 am

Join a Park Volunteer for a tour of the Saratoga Battlefield! Tours will start at the Visitor Center at 9:30 am. Visitors will travel caravan-style in their own vehicles to selected tour stops where the tour leader will tell the story of the Battles of Saratoga and share their importance. Tours will be approximately two and a half to three hours in length. Participants may leave at any time. We highly recommend bringing water, a snack, and sunscreen!

@ Saratoga National Historical Park Battlefield Tour Road Stop 2

Detailed Times/Hours: Friday, September 16 and Saturday, September 17, 10:00 pm 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 Visitor Center

Detailed Times/Hours: Friday, September 16 and Saturday, September 17, 10:00 am to 4:00 pm

Park Volunteer Joe Craig explains the Healing Arts at the time of the Revolutionary War. Visitors can come and go to this exhibit.

@ Wilton Wildlife Preserve & Park Parking Lot #1

We will be walking one of the trailheads at Wilton Wildlife Preserve & Park to learn about the Monarch Butterfly and its habitat and in hopes of seeing the Monarch Butterfly in person!

@ Saratoga National Historical Park Battlefield Tour Road Stop 6

Detailed Times/Hours: The tour will last for about one hour. 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 Visitor Center

Detailed Times/Hours: Saturday, September 30, 10:30 am 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.