Saratoga Monument, Saratoga Historical Park
Saratoga National Historical Park in New York commemorates the site of the first significant American victory of the Revolutionary War. On October 17, 1777, British General John Burgoyne surrendered his entire army to General Horatio Gates of the Continental Army. The Battle of Saratoga is considered the turning point of the American Revolution – renewing the patriots’ hopes for independence and convincing the French to ally with the Americans against the British.
The historic park is comprised of three separate units – the four-square mile battlefield along the banks of the Hudson River, the General Philip Schuyler House which the American general rebuilt after the British burned it to the ground during their retreat, and the Saratoga Monument, a 155-foot high obelisk honoring the American victory.
The Visitor Center at the battlefield offers an orientation film and several displays, while the site of the battle features ten exhibit stops along a 9-mile route. The restored Schuyler House provides a glimpse into colonial life with free guided tours, and the Saratoga Monument can be climbed on an interior staircase for impressive views of the historic battlefield area.
More information on National Park Service: Saratoga Historical Park
