Are you interested in the American Revolution? If so, then you probably know that the battle that is considered to be the turning point of the war happened at Saratoga Battlefield. What you might not know, however, is that Saratoga Battlefield and Saratoga National Historic Park aren’t actually in Saratoga proper, but rather are in the small town of Stillwater to the west of present-day Saratoga. You’ll love learning about Revolutionary War history in Stillwater, New York! Read on to learn about all that there is to see.

Stillwater is a great little town in New York. It has a population of about 9,000 residents. Hudson Avenue, which runs along the Hudson River, is the main street in Stillwater, and there are lots of businesses and restaurants along it.
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About 250 years ago, Stillwater was mostly farmland. It's hard to believe that it was the site of one of the most important battles of the Revolutionary War.
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This Revolutionary War history is celebrated and preserved in this area in many ways.
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This building was built in 1927 as a replica of blockhouses in this area used in the American Revolution. It was built in part using timbers from Revolutionary War era structures. Today, it sits in Blockhouse Museum Park and it is open to the public.
Stillwater is also home to the Saratoga National Historic Park, which is known as the main battlefield for the battles of Saratoga.
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When you visit this National Parks Service site, you can see real cannons from the war.
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Sometimes, the park even does reenactments of this famous battle.
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Neilson's Farm was in the center of the action. This original farmhouse still stands on the battlefield today.
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British General John Burgoyne surrendered at Saratoga, on October 17, 1777. This action prevented the British from dividing New England from the rest of the colonies. The Battle of Saratoga was the first major battle won by the Americans in the war, and is considered to be a major turning point in our fight for independence.
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The town of Stillwater is known by locals as an important place in the preservation of the history of the Revolutionary War. Now you know all about it too. If you want to learn more about it, there’s nothing quite like visiting in person. This National Parks Service site is a very interesting place to tour to learn all about the battle and the war itself. Plan a visit soon! You’ll be glad that you did.

If you want to learn more about Revolutionary War history in Stillwater, New York and beyond, New York is full of it! In fact, nearly one-third of the war’s battles were fought in the Empire State. Another great place to visit that is rich with history from this period is Fort Ticonderoga.

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