NATIONAL PARK SERVICE OVERVIEW OF THE SARATOGA COUNTY WINNING GRANT & ITS USES

Recipient: County of Saratoga (Saratoga County, NY)
Amount: $200,000.00

A distortion of its Haudenosaunee name, possibly meaning “the hillside country of the quiet river,” modern-day Saratoga County is located just north of Albany, New York, and was a vital crossroad during the second year of the American Revolutionary War. Positioned between Lake George and the Hudson River, the relatively open land of this region connects what were two vital transportation routes during the 1700s. Waterborne highways that allowed for the rapid transfer of troops and supplies by boat.

Using the financial support of a Battlefield Interpretation Grant, Saratoga County will implement an innovative interpretation plan to enhance visitor engagement at sites relating to the Saratoga Campaign of 1777. By installing new waysides, interactive map tables, and providing augmented reality experiences, the County intends to highlight lesser-known events and perspectives of the battles of Freeman’s Farm and Bemis Heights. Including stories from American Patriots, Loyalists, German Mercenaries, and Native Tribes involved in the conflict.