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| Wed, Feb 1 - 29, 2012 | Black History Month
(9:00 AM - 5:00 PM)
Saratoga National Historical Park, 648 Rte. 32, Stillwater, NY
"Agrippa Hull, Ordinary Soldier, Extraordinary Man": month-long exhibit at the Visitor Center, recognizing the many contributions of black soldiers in the American Revolution. Info at 518-664-9821 ext. 224 or www.nps.gov/sara
Cost: FREE ADMISSION
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| Sun, Feb 12, 2012 | Men of African Descent at the Battle of Saratoga
(1:30 PM - 3:00 PM)
Saratoga National Historical Park, 648 Rte. 32, Stillwater, NY
At the Visitor Center; Park Ranger Eric Schnitzer unveils new information about the over 400 free & enslaved black soldiers who fought at the Battle of Saratoga. Info at 518-664-9821 ext. 224 or www.nps.gov/sara
Cost: FREE ADMISSION
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| Sun, Feb 19, 2012 | 10 National Parks to See Before You Die
(1:30 PM - 3:00 PM)
Saratoga National Historical Park, 648 Rte. 32, Stillwater, NY
Special presentation highlighting some of America's finest National Parks; part of Cabin Fever "Armchair Tours" at the Visitor Center. Info at 518-664-9821 ext. 224 or www.nps.gov/sara
Cost: FREE ADMISSION
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| Sun, Feb 26, 2012 | National Park Service War Memorials of Washington D.C.
(1:30 PM - 3:00 PM)
Saratoga National Historical Park, 648 Rte. 32, Stillwater, NY
Presentation on our nation's capitol's American war memorials; part of Cabin Fever "Armchair Tours" at the Visitor Center. Info at 518-664-9821 ext. 224 or www.nps.gov/sara
Cost: FREE ADMISSION
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| Thu, Mar 1 - 31, 2012 | Glorious Paintings by Women in the 18th Century
(9:00 AM - 5:00 PM)
Saratoga National Historical Park, 648 Rte. 32, Stillwater, NY
As part of March's "Women's History Month" at the Visitor Center, an exhibition of superb feminine artistic talent from over 200 years ago. Info at 518-664-9821 ext. 224 or www.nps.gov/sara
Cost: FREE ADMISSION
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| Sun, Mar 18, 2012 | Ladies Tea & Iroquois Women
(1:30 PM - 3:00 PM)
Saratoga National Historical Park, 648 Rte. 32, Stillwater, NY
Mohawk educator & storyteller Kay Olan tells stories of important roles of women in the Iroquois culture. At the Visitor Center. Reservations only, by email to: "megan_stevens@nps.gov " To benefit Friends of Saratoga Battlefield. Info at 518-664-9821 ext.224 or www.nps.gov/sara
Cost: $15 per person
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| Fri, Apr 20 - 29, 2012 | Celebrate Earth Week!
(9:00 AM - 5:00 PM)
Saratoga National Historical Park, 648 Rte. 32, Stillwater, NY
At the Battlefield; Recycled Art Show, Electronics Recycling Day, Junior Ranger Day with Guided Ecology Walk, and special exhibit on climate change. Info at 518-664-9821 ext 224 or www.nps.gov/sara
Cost: FREE ADMISSION
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| Sat, May 5 - Sat, Jun 2, 2012 | Guided Natural History Walks
(10:00 AM - 11:30 AM)
Saratoga National Historical Park, 648 Rte. 32, Stillwater, NY
Saturdays, May 5th, 12th, & 26th, and June 2nd at the Battlefield. Leisurely nature walk with park staff & volunteer guides in lesser-known areas of the Park. Info at 518-664-9821 ext. 224 or www. nps.gov/sara
Cost: FREE ADMISSION
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| Sun, May 20, 2012 | East meets West at Saratoga Battlefield
(1:00 PM)
Saratoga National Historical Park , 648 Rte. 32, Stillwater, NY
At Visitor Center, 1 pm Lecture by Skidmore Professor Tillman Nechtman on 18th Century events in India & their effects on America's Revolutionary War, & vice versa. 1:45 pm Concert of 18th-Century Indian music by renowned musician Veena Chandra. Info at 518-664-9821 ext. 224 or www.nps.gov/sara
Cost: FREE ADMISSION
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| Sat, Jun 2, 2012 | Scything Demonstration
(1:30 PM - 2:30 PM)
Saratoga National Historical Park, 648 Rte. 32, Stillwater, NY
At the Battlefield (Neilson House), demo of 18th Century scythes being used to clear fields & gather hay; stories about farming & harvesting in the late1700's. Rain date 6/3/12. Info at 518-664-9821 ext. 224 or www.nps.gov/sara
Cost: FREE ADMISSION
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| Wed, Jun 13 - Wed, Aug 29, 2012 | Ranger-Guided Evening Bike Tours
(6:00 PM - 8:00 PM)
Saratoga National Historical Park, 648 Rte. 32, Stillwater, NY
Wednesdays, June 13 & 27, July 11 & 25, & August 1, 15, & 29 at the Battlefield. Gentle rides along 5-mile sections of the Park. Bring water & insect repellant; helmets required. In case of bad weather, an inside ranger program will be offered. Info at 518-664-9821 ext. 224 or www.nps.gov/sara
Cost: FREE ADMISSION
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| Wed, Jul 4, 2012 | Independence Day at Saratoga Battlefield
(10:00 AM)
Saratoga National Historical Park, 648 Rte. 32, Stillwater, NY
At the Visitor Center, 10am Citizenship Ceremony followed by 1pm & 3pm Readings of Declaration of Independence. Info at 518-664-9821 ext. 224 or www.nps.gov/sara
Cost: FREE ADMISSION
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| Thu, Jul 5 - 26, 2012 | Children's Program Series
(1:00 PM - 3:00 PM)
Schuyler House, Schuylerville, NY
Thursdays in July; Children ages 5-12 enjoy 18th Century activities: playing games, dressing up in colonial clothes, cooking & dancing; sponsored by Friends of Saratoga Battlefield. Info at 518-664-9821 ext. 224 or www.nps.gov/sara
Cost: FREE ADMISSION
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| Wed, Jul 11 - 25, 2012 | Guided Early Morning History Walks
(9:00 AM - 11:00 AM)
Saratoga National Historical Park, 648 Rte. 32, Stillwater, NY
Wednesdays - July 11, 18, & 25; join Park volunteers on a series of two-mile walks over uneven ground at Battlefield; different historical topics each day; bring water & insect repellant. Info at 518-664-9821 ext. 224 or www.nps.gov/sara
Cost: FREE ADMISSION
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| Sat, Jul 14 - 15, 2012 | Artificers' Weekend
(10:00 AM - 4:00 PM)
Saratoga National Historical Park, 648 Rte. 32, Stillwater, NY
At the Battlefield (Neilson House), learn about American Revolutionary Armies as "towns on the move" with blacksmiths, farriers, tailors, chandlers & tinsmiths; see "how it's made" 18th-Century style. Info at 518-664-9821 ext. 224 or www.nps.gov/sara
Cost: FREE ADMISSION
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| Sat, Jul 28 - 29, 2012 | Progressive Encampment
(10:00 AM - 4:00 PM)
Saratoga National Historical Park, 648 Rte. 32, Stillwater, NY
At the Battlefield, learn about American Revolutionary Army camps & the soldiers' daily lives. Info at 518-664-9821 ext. 224 or www.nps.gov/sara
Cost: FREE ADMISSION
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| Sat, Jul 28, 2012 | Ranger-Guided Evening History Stroll
(6:00 PM - 7:00 PM)
Saratoga National Historical Park, 648 Rte. 32, Stillwater, NY
At the Battlefield, Park Ranger leads evening stroll with seldom-explored stories from the Battles of Saratoga. Info at 518-664-9821 ext. 224 or www.nps.gov/sara
Cost: FREE ADMISSION
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| Fri, Aug 3 - 24, 2012 | Guided Early Morning History Walks
(9:00 AM - 11:00 AM)
Saratoga National Historical Park, 648 Rte. 32, Stillwater, NY
Fridays - August 3, 10, & 24; join Park volunteers on a series of two-mile walks over uneven ground at the Battlefield; different historical topics each day; bring water & insect repellant. Info at 518-664-9821 ext. 224 or www.nps.gov/sara
Cost: FREE ADMISSION
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| Tue, Aug 7 - 28, 2012 | August Music Series
(12:00 PM - 1:00 PM)
Saratoga National Historical Park, 648 Rte. 32, Stillwater, NY
At Visitor Center, Tuesdays, August 7, 14, 21, & 28; noontime concerts, sponsored by Friends of Saratoga Battlefield; bring a bag lunch & enjoy the views. Info at 518-664-9821 ext. 224 or www.nps.gov/sara
Cost: FREE ADMISSION
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| Sun, Aug 12, 2012 | 18th Century Day
(12:00 PM - 5:00 PM)
Schuyler House, Schuylerville, NY
Hosted by Old Saratoga Historical Association. Step back in time with music, puppet shows, oxen-cart rides, blacksmithing, basket weaving, chair caning, candle making, tinsmithing and more. Information at 518-664-9821 ext. 224 or www.nps.gov/sara
Cost: FREE ADMISSION
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| Sat, Sep 15 - 16, 2012 | 235th Anniversary of the Battle of Saratoga
(11:00 AM)
Saratoga National Historical Park, 648 Rte. 32, Stillwater, NY
At the Battlefield, 18th-Century American & British soldiers reenact the 1777 scene. Camps open Saturday 11am-4pm & Sunday 11am-3pm; Ranger-guided evening stroll Saturday 6-7pm; Wreath laying ceremony Sunday 2pm. Info at 518-664-9821 ext. 224 or www.nps.gov/sara
Cost: FREE ADMISSION
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| Sat, Oct 13, 2012 | Candlelight Tour of Schuyler House
(6:00 PM - 9:00 PM)
Schuyler House, Schuylerville, NY
Old Saratoga Historical Association members, park staff, & volunteers guide visitors on short tours through General Philip Schuyler's candlelit 1777 country house; followed by light refreshments & period music. Information at 518-664-9821 ext. 224 or www.nps.gov/sara
Cost: FREE ADMISSION
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