What did the hungry soldier eat while marching southward on the Burgoyne campaign? What did a typical meal look like for a family of farmers in Stillwater? What kind of sweet treats were enjoyed by young and old? What tools were used to prepare meals? Discover the foods that were found on local tables and in soldiers’ haversacks in the 1770s and the dishes and utensils used to serve them. Explore the work that went into making everything from the utilitarian porridges to delectable roasts with culinary historian Sara Evenson.

Religion was a very important part of life for local residents and the soldiers fighting on both sides during the American Revolution. Discover the ways in which ministers provided support during a time of war and how Anglican clergy found themselves enduring hardship because of their beliefs. Hear the story of British Army Chaplain Reverend Edward Brudenell, who officiated over General Simon Fraser’s funeral while under fire and accompanied Lady Harriet Acland behind enemy lines. Learn about the persecution and escape of Reverend John Doty, second Rector of St. George’s Church in Schenectady in 1777. Presented by historical interpreter Reverend Thomas Pettigrew, 20th Rector of St. George’s Church in Schenectady’s Historic Stockade District.

Well-fit shoes are conveniently forgotten as we go about our daily lives, while an ill-fitting shoe can ruin our day- and leave behind blisters and other painful injuries. Learn about the styles of shoes that were popular in the later 18th century, how they were made, and how they were repaired. What types of leather worked for the different parts of the shoe? How did someone learn to make shoes? What is the difference between a cobbler and a cordwainer? Find out the answers to these questions with historical interpreter Jack Marshall as he demonstrates shoemaking and repair.

The Schuyler Family owned vast tracts of land throughout upstate New York during the 17th and 18th centuries. Much of this land was farmed through the efforts of tenant farmers and enslaved workers. In the area around what is now Schuylerville, a variety of crops were grown, providing both sustenance and profit to the Schuyler family. Explore the methods used by farmers to grow grains, fruits, vegetables, textile fibers, and raise livestock with historical interpreter Nathan Hoffman.