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Battles of Saratoga 250th Reenactment

October 7–11, 2027 | Saratoga County, NY

Hero Photo Credit: Ed Burke.

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Battle reenactments photo from 2002. Credit: Ed Burke.

Battle reenactments photo from 2002. Credit: Ed Burke.

Battle reenactments photo from 2002. Credit: Ed Burke.

Battle reenactments photo from 2002. Credit: Ed Burke.

Battle reenactments photo from 2002. Credit: Ed Burke.

Battle reenactments photo from 2002. Credit: Ed Burke.

Battle reenactments photo from 2002. Credit: Ed Burke.

Battle reenactments photo from 2002. Credit: Ed Burke.

Battle reenactments photo from 2002. Credit: Ed Burke.

Battle reenactments photo from 2002. Credit: Ed Burke.

Welcome Living Historians! icon-star-red

Join us for the official 250th commemoration of the Battles of Saratoga. This page provides all the key details, standards, and tools you’ll need to participate in this milestone living history event.

FEATURED EVENT

English Gown Workshop

Learn to construct the most common gown style worn during the 1770s in this region with Emily Stringham of At the Sign of the Golden Scissors.

📍 Brookside Museum
📅  April 24 – 29, 2026
FREE EVENT

Visit an 18th Century Millinery Shop

📍 Brookside Museum
📅  April 24th, 2026 @ 6:30pm
Learn More

REGISTRATION & THINGS TO KNOW

Cost: $295 per person

PLEASE NOTE: An additional fee applies if bringing a helper or if making the gown for someone else who will attend for fittings — email ahead before registering for that option.

What’s Required

Designed for advanced beginner to intermediate sewists.

Participants should complete required prep in advance, bring all materials and tools, wear proper foundation garments (including stays), and have the required pattern that can be purchased here.

For full workshop details, please click here.

Registration

Purchase directly through the product page (acts as your registration).

Minimum Capacity: 4 participants
Maximum Capacity: 8 participants

Register Now

October 2027 Event Overview

  • Thursday, Oct 7

    Check-in & Camp Setup

  • Friday, Oct 8

    Student Engagement Day & Living History Programs

  • Saturday, Oct 9

    Public Reenactments of the Battles of Saratoga

  • Sunday, Oct 10

    Public Reenactments Continue

  • Monday, Oct 11

    Departure from Encampment

Burgoyne’s Cap Reproduction: Pattern & Instructions

Download this free PDF to recreate an iconic piece of Crown Forces headgear from the Saratoga campaign.

Perfect for living historians, educators, and history enthusiasts aiming for authentic 18th-century impressions.

A DIY Living Historian’s Resource

Inside you’ll find:
  • A printable pattern (11.5″ x 8″)
  • Step-by-step assembly instructions by Paul Novotny of the 24th Regiment of Foot
  • Workshop notes hosted by historian Eric Schnitzer
  • Roy Najecki’s detailed guide for crafting a horsehair cockade
Download

Standards for Participation

We are committed to maintaining a high standard of authenticity. As such, the Battles of Saratoga 250th Reenactment Committee has adapted the living history standards from those created for the Saratoga National Historical Park by Eric Schnitzer (Ranger/Historian), with modifications tailored specifically to the October 2027 event.

Please review our documents detailing kit requirements, safety guidelines, and expectations for participating units.

Saratoga 250 Continental Army Impressions
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Saratoga 250 British Army Impressions
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Saratoga 250 Militia Standards
Download
Saratoga 250 Camp Standards
Download

Coming Soon: Camp Followers, German, and Royalists/Loyalists standards.

Register to Participate icon-star-red

Ready to join us? We welcome unit leaders to register online to take part in this special anniversary event! An electronic form will soon be available here to complete your registration.

Be A Part of the Reenactment