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Free Admission to Saratoga Battlefield Tuesday

August 24, 2015 by Editorial Staff Leave a Comment

Saratoga Battlefield and Hudson RiverThe National Park Service is turning 99 years old on August 25, 2015 and everyone is getting a present – free admission!

Saratoga National Historical Park’s celebration on Tuesday features a Fort Ticonderoga Fife and Drums concert at noon, musket firings throughout the day and discounts in the museum bookstore. Also available is free entrance to drive or bicycle the scenic tour road and hike the historic trails.

Saratoga NHP Superintendent Amy Bracewell says, “This is a special day to appreciate and enjoy our nation’s spectacular treasures.  Saratoga is nationally and internationally renowned – visited by people from around the globe. It’s also a national park right here in your backyard. We invite everyone to discover us and connect with their national parks!”

Between August 16 and August 25, visit Saratoga NHP’s Facebook site and learn ways to find and enjoy all 400+ America’s National Parks, by visiting Find Your Park.  Share your park experiences with friends and family on #FindYourPark or #EncuentraTuParque on social media.

Saratoga National Historical Park is located on Routes 32 and 4 in Stillwater. For more information about this or other events at Saratoga National Historical Park, call the Visitor Center at 518-670-2985, check the park website at www.nps.gov/sara or follow them on Facebook and Twitter @SaratogaNHP.

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Filed Under: Events, History Tagged With: American Revolution, Battle of Saratoga, Military History, National Park Service, Saratoga National Park

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