Special Events at Saratoga National Historical Park This Month
STILLWATER —Saratoga National Historical continues its special events season in August with the following offerings:
Stars Over Saratoga – Saturday, August 10, 9:30 pm to 10:30 pm. Visitor Center Lawn. Saratoga National Historical Park is hosting a Night Sky Viewing Party on the Visitor Center Lawn during the Perseid Meteor Shower. Ranger Kristin will give a short presentation. After the presentation, attendees will have time to watch the night sky for possible meteors.
Songs of the Sea and Shore – Tuesday, August 13, noon. Visitor Center Lawn. You’ll hear rousing chanteys, soulful ballads and laments, the traditions of the sea and shore, with lots of opportunity to sing along.
History Caravan – Saturday, August 17, 9:30 am. Meet in the Visitor Center. Looking for a more in-depth, hands-on experience during your visit? Join a Park Volunteer for a caravan-style tour of the Battlefield. Tours will last 2.5-3 hours.
Tinsmithing Demonstrations – Saturday, August 17, 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.
Mindfullness Nature Hike – Monday, August 19, 9:00 am to 11:00 am. Meet at the Visitor Center Biological Technician Linda White leads a leisurely hike focused on mindfulness and connecting with nature.
Motherhood in the 18th Century -Saturday, August 24, 10:00 am to 4:00 pm. Neilson House, Tour Stop 2 Living Historian Anne Clothier joins us to explore motherhood in the 18th century.
Visit go.nps.gov/saraevents for a complete and updated list.