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Battles of Saratoga 250th Reenactment

October 7–11, 2027 | Saratoga County, NY

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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

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

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

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 State Militia Impressions

This document outlines the historical standards for portraying 1777 militia soldiers at Saratoga living history events, including clothing, weapons, gear, and appearance. It focuses on representing the typical militia experience while referencing period militia laws and authenticity requirements.

Saratoga 250 CAMP at the Event

This document outlines historically accurate standards for camp life at the Saratoga reenactment, including acceptable tents, furniture, cookware, and food based on 1770s military practices. It emphasizes minimal, period-correct equipment and discourages modern items, packaging, and conveniences in order to maintain an authentic Revolutionary War camp appearance.

Saratoga 250 British Army Impressions

This guide establishes the strict historical accuracy standards for reenactors portraying Burgoyne’s British Army at the Saratoga 250th living history event. It provides detailed, categorized regulations for 1777-era clothing, weaponry, personal hygiene, and camp gear to ensure an authentic and unified representation.

Saratoga 250 Royalist American Combatant Impressions

This guide establishes the strict historical accuracy standards for reenactors portraying American Royalist troops in Burgoyne’s army at the Saratoga 250th living history event. It details categorized requirements for 1777-era militia clothing, weaponry, and camp gear, highlighting unique identifiers like white paper hat slips and specific colonial militia regulations to ensure an authentic representation.

Saratoga 250 Continental Army Impressions

This document establishes the historical accuracy standards for reenactors portraying Continental Army troops at the Saratoga 250th living history event. It provides detailed, tiered guidelines for 1777-era clothing, weaponry, and camp gear to authentically reflect the varied and state-dependent supply conditions of the American forces.

Coming Soon: Camp Followers and German.

Register to Participate icon-star-red

Ready to join us? We invite units from the Boston Garrison, the British Brigade, the Brigade of the American Revolution, the Continental Line, and long‑time supporters of Saratoga 250 to take part in this landmark commemoration.

Unit leaders are encouraged to register online to secure their place in this special anniversary event. An electronic registration form will be available here shortly.