The Sackets Harbor Battlefield Alliance Inc.is a not-for-profit private corporation chartered by the New York State Education Department to support the activities of the Sackets Harbor Battlefield State Historic Site.

The Alliance has purchased reproduction period clothing for the site’s interpreters, provided support for the site’s publications and advertising, provided computer hardware and software to support the site’s activities, and provided financial support for a number of site-sponsored public events and activities.

This is a volunteer group of reenactors who dress as 1812-era United States Marines and demonstrate the uniforms, equipment, weapons and drill that was standard for the Marines during the War of 1812. It is a little-known fact that by the fall of 1814 almost two-thirds of the United Stated Marine Corps were stationed at Sackets Harbor. This group commemorates that fact and they present “living history” demonstrations periodically from May through September.

Volunteering is a tradition at the Battlefield. We are always looking for people who enjoy history and are willing to help our visitors enjoy it as well. No experience or special knowledge is necessary but you must complete a Volunteer Service Form. Please contact the site manager if you are interested in volunteering at the Battlefield.

Download the Volunteer Service Form (pdf format)