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Volunteer Park Day at Saratoga National Historical Park

April 25, 2026

Saratoga National Historical Park

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Help the National Park Service beautify the park for the summer! Volunteers will assist with winter debris pickup, landscape preparation, and cleaning interpretive signage for the busy visitor season. Volunteers should report to the Visitor Center between 8:30 am and 9:00 am for registration, completion of required paperwork, and instructions.

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Local residents and students gathered in Fort Hardy Park October 17th for a Surrender Day celebration. Aaron Shellow-Lavine / WAMC

Event Details

Additional Information

Volunteer Service Agreement
Volunteering with the National Park Service requires filling out and signing a Volunteer Service Agreement. This will be sent via email to all who sign up so that it can be filled out in advance. Additional copies will be on hand if this is not possible.
Should I bring any tools or supplies?

Volunteers should be prepared for outdoor activities and the unpredictable April weather of upstate New York. Any needed tools or supplies will be provided.

Is there a rain date?

In the instance of inclement weather, Park Day will be cancelled.

UPCOMING EVENTS

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Hannaford Kidz Expo

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Tavern Night: On the Eve of Revolution – March 12th – SOLD OUT JOIN WAIT LIST BELOW!

Travel back in time and enjoy a tavern-inspired feast featuring traditional recipes and historic ambiance at Brookside Museum.

“Henry Knox: Resolve Forged by Revolution” Public Screening – Ballston Spa

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Saratoga 250 presents a public screening of Henry Knox: Resolve Forged by Revolution, a short film bringing to life one of the American Revolution’s most remarkable achievements.

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Volunteer Park Day Clean Up at Saratoga National Historical Park

Volunteers will assist with winter debris pickup, landscape preparation, and cleaning interpretive signage for the busy visitor season.

5th Annual Turning Point & Women in War Symposium

Immerse yourself in a full day of education and discovery featuring renowned authors and historians sharing insights into one of the most pivotal moments in American history at the Turning Point Symposium.

Guided Bus Tour: “War on the Middleline: The 1780 Raid on Ballston”

Join us for our popular bus tour with speaker and author, Jim Richmond, following the route of the 1780 Ballston Raid.

America’s 250th Independence Day with Saratoga 250 at Historic Saratoga Racetrack

Celebrate America’s 250th Independence Day in true Saratoga style at the historic Saratoga Racetrack! Join Saratoga 250 on July 4th for a patriotic community gathering that honors our nation’s founding and the region’s pivotal role in American history. Enjoy a festive atmosphere filled with tradition, pride, and celebration at one of Saratoga’s most iconic landmarks. It’s a once-in-a-lifetime way to mark this milestone anniversary together.
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    Keep America’s Turning Point alive for generations to come by making a tax-deductible donation to the Campaign for Saratoga 250, Inc. Our certified 501c3 nonprofit organization is dedicated to promoting awareness, education, and preservation of critical assets of the Battles of Saratoga. Your support will help promote historical awareness of new generations of people across the region, nation, and globe.

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