Neilson House was a mid-level American headquarters in the Battles of Saratoga.
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About
In 1777, a large British invasion force met an equally large American army here at Saratoga. After two intense battles, an eight-mile retreat, and a three-day siege, British General John Burgoyne surrendered his entire force. This first ever surrender of a British Army is one of the pivotal moments in determining the outcome of the Revolutionary War, forever changing the future of the world.
Activities
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Directions
Saratoga National Historical Park is located between U.S. Route 4 and N.Y. Route 32, about 4 miles north of the Village of Stillwater, N.Y. The park is roughly 40 miles north of Albany, N.Y. and 14 miles southeast of Saratoga Springs, N.Y. More detailed directions, and downloadable maps, are available on our website.
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The park experiences all four seasons. Temperatures can be as low as -20 degrees Fahrenheit in winter and as high as 100 degrees Fahrenheit in summer. Check local weather reports for more detailed information.
News
May 29, 2026
Saratoga National Historical Park Holding Deer Management Plan Open House
Saratoga National Historical Park is hosting a public open house on June 17, 2026 from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. at Stillwater Town Hall, located at 881 N. Hudson Ave. in Stillwater, NY.
Apr 28, 2026
Saratoga National Historical Park Kicks off 2026 Special Events Schedule
Saratoga National Historical Park kicks off its 2026 schedule of special events in May.
Apr 6, 2026
French Cannon from Revolutionary War on Display at Saratoga
On April 26, the National Park Service will unveil the newest attraction to the Saratoga National Historical Park Visitor Center, a 266-year-old French Cannon named La Poesie (Poetry). It will remain on display for the next two years as the park observes the 250th anniversaries of the Declaration of Independence in 2026 and the Battles of Saratoga in 2027.