Saratoga National Historical Park Kicks off 2026 Special Events Schedule

STILLWATER, N.Y.-Saratoga National Historical Park kicks off its 2026 schedule of special events in May with the following offerings:

Saratoga Battlefield Guide Tour
Saturday, May 2
9 a.m.
Visitor Center
Join the Official Saratoga Battlefield Guide for a free, one hour tour on a topic of his choice related to the Saratoga Campaign. This week's focus is the Battle of Freeman's Farm. Meet at the Visitor Center. Participants will then travel in their own vehicles to the tour location.

B.A.R.K. Ranger Program Lauch
Saturday, May 9
10 a.m. to 2 p.m.
1 p.m. Fashion Show
Schuyler Estate
Saratoga National Historical Park invites you and your pup(s) for the launch of our new and improved B.A.R.K. Ranger Program at the Schuyler Estate in Schuylerville, NY. You will find restrooms, access to water and pet friendly trails nearby. Learn what it means to be a B.A.R.K Ranger, explore the history of dogs at the Schuyler Estate, visit with park rangers, and get your pup officially certified!

The event will feature Lucky Puppy Rescue, Out of the Pits, and Saratoga County Animal Shelter sharing their work to help animals in our community and information about their adoptable animals. Friends of Fort Hardy Park and the Friends of Saratoga Battlefield join us to discuss more dog-friendly recreation opportunities in the area.

The highlight of the day will be the B.A.R.K. Ranger fashion show at 1 p.m. Show off your pet's style. Bonus points for American Revolution themed outfits! Remember, the best accessories your pup can wear when visiting Saratoga NHP is a six-foot leash with a poop bag dispenser attached.

Saratoga Battlefield Guide Tour
Saturday, May 16
9 a.m.
Visitor Center
Join the Official Saratoga Battlefield Guide for a free, one hour tour on a topic of his choice related to the Saratoga Campaign. This week's focus is the Battle of Bemus Heights. Meet at the Visitor Center. Participants will then travel in their own vehicles to the tour location.

History Caravan
Saturday, May 23
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. Meet in the Visitor Center and follow along in your own vehicle for as long as you like. May be cancelled in the event of inclement weather.

In Memoriam
Monday, May 25
1:00 pm
Visitor Center
Park Ranger Eric Schnitzer reveals newly discovered stories of the lives - and deaths - of Americans who perished in the Battles of Saratoga.

A complete list of events can be found at go.nps.gov/saraevents.

For more information about Saratoga National Historical Park, please call the Visitor Center at(518) 670-2985, visit www.nps.gov/sara, or find the park on Facebook or X @SaratogaNHP.

About Saratoga National Historical Park: This unit of the National Park Service preserves, protects and interprets the sites associated with the battles, siege and surrender of the British forces at Saratoga. The park administers 3,579 acres over five sites: the Saratoga Battlefield, General Philip Schuyler's House, Victory Woods, the Saratoga Monument and Sword Surrender Site.

About the National Park Service Established in 1916, the National Park Service preserves America's most treasured natural and cultural places for the enjoyment, education and inspiration of current and future generations. Learn more at nps.gov.