STILLWATER — Saratoga National Historical Park announces three special events in September: Family Day, Raptor program, and First Battle of Saratoga.
September 10: Family Day and Raptors
• 10 a.m. to noon and 2 to 4 p.m.: Family-friendly crafts, historic toys and games, and tin smith demonstrations
• 1 p.m.: Silent Wings raptor program presented by the Wildlife Institute of Eastern New York. This program is made possible by support from the Friends of Saratoga Battlefield.
On Sept. 19, the park will mark the 245th anniversary of the First Battle of Saratoga at 1 p.m. with “One Continual Blaze”- The Battle of Freeman’s Farm, an illustrated program telling the story of the battle and its participants.
On Sept. 24, The Fife & Drums of Fort Ticonderoga will perform at noon.
All events will take place at the Visitor Center. For more information about Saratoga National Historical Park and program updates, call the Visitor Center at 518-670-2985, visit www.nps.gov/sara
