2008 Schedule of Events for
the Sackets Harbor Battlefield State Historic Site

Historic structures open
Wednesday through Saturday, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.
Monday through Friday, July 7 to mid-August
Sunday 1 p.m. to 5 p.m.

Grounds open dawn to dusk

Events Throughout the Season

Living History War of 1812 Camp
See the soldiers and laundresses of the 23rd Regiment, United States Infantry as they interpret camp life at Sackets Harbor during the War of 1812.
Wednesday through Saturday, mid-June to mid-August, 10am to 5pm (wearther permitting)

Sunday Concerts at the Battlefield
Sponsored by the Sackets Harbor Historical Society|
Sunday, June 29 through Sunday, August 31 (Labor Day Weekend) 3pm - FREE!

Special Events

Independence Day, Friday, July 4, 2008
Fireworks at dusk, sponsored by the Village of Sackets Harbor

Commandant's Lawn Party, Thursday, July 17, 2008, 5pm to 7pm
Sponsored by the Sackets Harbor Battlefield Alliance

Kite Festival, Saturday, July 19, 2008, 1pm to 5pm

War of 1812 Weekend
Saturday and Sunday, August 2 and 3, 2008

Saturday, dawn to dusk, Sunday dawn to 1pm
Living history camp life, military demonstrations with musket and cannon firing,
bateaux rowing demonstrations; Saturday: 19th century children's games.

Birding Field Trips, Mondays, August 4, 11, 18 and 28, 4:30pm to 8pm
Conducted by ornithologist Gerry Smith.
Cost: $25 per person for four evenings.

Labor Day, Monday, September 1, 2008
Historic structures open 10am to 5pm.

New York State's War of 1812 Day, Saturday, September 27, 2008
1812 Marine Guard on duty at the Navy Yard, 10am to 4pm
Program to be announced

New York State's Archaeology Day, Saturday, October 6, 2008
Program to be announced

Columbus Day, Monday, October 13, 2008
Historic structures open 10am to 5pm
1812 Marine Guard on duty at the Navy Yard, 10am to 4pm

6th Annual Commandant's Christmas
Saturday & Sunday, December 13 & 14 and December 20 & 21, 2008
10am to 5pm

 
West Main Street
Sackets Harbor, NY 13685
Phone: (315) 646 - 3634
 

“On-Site Programs”

  • Living History Camp
  • Tours
  • Special Events
  • Concert Series