Saratoga National Historical Park

Saratoga National Historical Park preserves the sites of the 1777 Battles of Saratoga in upstate New York, a key turning point in the American Revolutionary War. The park protects battlefield ground, monuments and interpretive resources that tell the story of the campaign.

The battles fought in September and October 1777 culminated in the surrender of British General John Burgoyne’s army on October 17, 1777. The victory directly influenced international diplomacy and helped bring French support to the American cause.

The park lies near the towns of Stillwater and Schuylerville in eastern New York, north of the state capital of Albany and within the Hudson River valley region.

• Historical significance: The park preserves the core sites of the Battles of Saratoga (September-October 1777), widely regarded as a turning point in the American Revolutionary War because the British surrender helped secure French support for the American cause.

What to See #

• Battlefield areas: The Saratoga battlefield complex includes Bemis Heights and Freeman's Farm, where the main troop movements and engagements of 1777 took place and where monuments and interpretive trails mark troop lines and earthworks.
• Visitor center: The visitor center offers exhibits on the 1777 campaign, maps and interpretive routes, plus a short orientation film that outlines the strategic importance of the Saratoga campaign.
• Monuments: Notable monuments within the park include the Boot Monument, which commemorates actions of a key American officer at Saratoga without naming him.