Saratoga National Historical Park - Facilities

Saratoga National Historical Park by National Parks Service

Philip Schuyler Country House

Open

Open Memorial Day weekend through Labor Day, Wednesday through Sunday, 9:30am to 4:30pm

Phone

518-664-9821 ext. 224

Location

The Schuyler House is located at the south end of the village of Schuylerville, approximately 7 miles north of the Battlefield, next to U.S. Route 4.

Closures

Schuyler House is open Wednesday through Sunday during its operating season. On open days, it will be closed for 1/2 hour from 12 noon to 12:30.

Special Programs

Access to this historical 1777 house is by guided tours only. Tours are free, but due to the design of the house, only one group (up to 10-12 people) can be admitted at a time.

Exhibits

The Schuyler House is furnished to help interpret the lives of Philip Schuyler, American Revolutionary War general and noted statesman, and his family during the period 1777-1837.

Available Facilities

The house, as an historic structure, is not handicapped accessible. Restroom facilities are available next to the parking area, and are handicapped accessible.

Saratoga Monument

Open

Open Memorial Day weekend through Labor Day, Wednesday through Sunday, 9:30am to 4:30pm

Phone

518-664-9821 ext. 224

Location

The Monument is located in the village of Victory, and is just uphill from the main street (U.S. Route 4 and State Route 32) of Schuylerville, NY.

Closures

Saratoga Monument is open Wednesday through Sunday during its operating season.

Exhibits

Begun on October 17, 1877, and eventually dedicated in 1912, the Monument is an imposing 154.5 foot obelisk commemorating the Battles of Saratoga and General Burgoyne's surrender. The structure was built by a citizens' group, the Saratoga Monument Association, was transferred to New York State in 1895, and was transferred to the U.S. Department of the Interior in 1980. Four niches on the outside of the base contain life-sized statues commemorating three of the four American commanders instrumental in their side's victory: General Philip Schuyler, General Horatio Gates and Colonel Daniel Morgan. The fourth niche was to house a statue of General Benedict Arnold; it stands empty, in witness to his turning traitor later in the war.

VISITOR CENTERS

Open

Open All Year 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.

Phone

518-664-9821 ext. 224

Location

The visitor center is located on the north end of the Battlefield, in Stillwater, NY.

Closures

Thanksgiving, Christmas, New Year's Day.

Special Programs

Call ahead for details, or check the park's expanded web page.

Exhibits

A small museum contains artifacts from the time of the battles, including five original cannons from the defeated British army. Thematic seasonal exhibits are also offered throughout the year.

Available Facilities

The Visitor Center has an information desk and a bookstore, both staffed year round. A 20-minute introductory film is shown every half-hour, or on request in the off-season, to orient visitors. Two dioramas also assist in orienting visitors.