June Events at Saratoga Park: Live Tinsmithing, Nature Tours, and Historical Discussions
On Saturday, June 1, a live tinsmithing demonstration will take place on the lawn at the Visitor Center in Saratoga Park. Tinsmiths played an important role in both community and military life, making useful items and necessary products for the armies. Visitors will be able to see the manufacturing process and learn about the role of tinsmiths in the 18th century. The demonstration is weather-dependent and will be canceled in case of rain.
On June 20, biologist Linda White will conduct a tour through a lesser-visited part of the park. Participants will explore fields of ferns, native plants and pollinators, old trees, and traces of glacial activity.
The tour also includes talks about the families who lived in these areas. The meeting point is at the Visitor Center, from where the group will proceed to Stop 8 on the tour route.
On June 22, the Wildlife Institute of Eastern New York returns to the park with the program "Silent Wings." This event will allow visitors to see live birds of prey up close and learn about their adaptations and behavior. The program is organized with the support of local organizations.
On June 30, there will be a discussion on British plans to suppress the American Revolution in 1777. One of the plans, to capture Philadelphia, was successful, while the other, to capture Albany, failed, leading to the first surrender of a British army in history. The discussion will focus on identifying those responsible for this failure—King George, General Howe, or General Burgoyne.