Saratoga Monument, Schuylerville, NY Photos

The Saratoga Monument (1883) marks the location of surrender (Oct. 17, 1777) of the British Army under General John Burgoyne to General Horatio Gates commander of American Revolutionary forces. The interior of this granite tower hosts a series of bronze reliefs (1885) by J.C. Markham depicting these historical events. Down the hill in the town of Schuylerville, NY sits the house (1777) of General Philip Schuyler, rebuilt immediately after the original house was burned during the conflict. Both sites are run by the National Park Service.

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Saratoga Monument marked the surrender of the British Army under General John Burgoyne to General Horatio Gates commander of America Revolutionary forces. Schuylerville, NY.Top of granite obelisque of Saratoga Monument. Schuylerville, NY.Base of Saratoga Monument. Schuylerville, NY.Base of Saratoga Monument. Schuylerville, NY.
Saratoga Monument (1883) marked the surrender (Oct. 17, 1777) of the British Army under General John Burgoyne to General Horatio Gates commander of America Revolutionary forces. Schuylerville, NY.Top of granite obelisque of Saratoga Monument. Schuylerville, NY.Base of Saratoga Monument. Schuylerville, NY.Base of Saratoga Monument. Schuylerville, NY.
Spire of Saratoga Monument. Schuylerville, NY.Granite eagle supporting Saratoga Monument. Schuylerville, NY.Saratoga Monument. Schuylerville, NY.General Schuyler bronze statue at Saratoga Monument. Schuylerville, NY.
Spire of Saratoga Monument. Schuylerville, NY.Granite eagle supporting Saratoga Monument. Schuylerville, NY.Saratoga Monument. Schuylerville, NY.General Schuyler bronze statue at Saratoga Monument. Schuylerville, NY.
Stairway climbing interior of Saratoga Monument. Schuylerville, NY."Women of the Revolution, 1776. Industrious, self-denying, frugal, clothing and feeding themselves and their families and giving aid and comfort to an army of defence" & "Rally of the people for the defense of their just rights, which resulted in the establishment of popular government" bronze relief by J.C. Markham in Saratoga Monument. Schuylerville, NY."George III & his ministers devising methods for enforcing the unjust taxation of the American colonists" & "Ladies of the British court. Idle, effeminate, sensuous, extravagant & wasteful; demanding for their support the taxing of the colonists" bronze relief by J.C. Markham in Saratoga Monument. Schuylerville, NY."George III & his ministers devising methods for enforcing the unjust taxation of the American colonists" bronze relief by J.C. Markham in Saratoga Monument. Schuylerville, NY.
Stairway climbing interior of Saratoga Monument. Schuylerville, NY."Women of the Revolution, 1776. Industrious, self-denying, frugal, clothing and feeding themselves and their families and giving aid and comfort to an army of defence" & "Rally of the people for the defense of their just rights, which resulted in the establishment of popular government" bronze relief (1885) by J.C. Markham in Saratoga Monument. Schuylerville, NY."George III & his ministers devising methods for enforcing the unjust taxation of the American colonists" & "Ladies of the British court. Idle, effeminate, sensuous, extravagant & wasteful; demanding for their support the taxing of the colonists" bronze relief (1885) by J.C. Markham in Saratoga Monument. Schuylerville, NY."George III & his ministers devising methods for enforcing the unjust taxation of the American colonists" bronze relief (1885) by J.C. Markham in Saratoga Monument. Schuylerville, NY.
"Town meeting. The people instituting the means of self-government for the protection of their natural rights" bronze relief by J.C. Markham in Saratoga Monument. Schuylerville, NY.Saratoga Monument dedication plaque. Schuylerville, NY."Gen. Burgoyne reprimanding the Indians for their barbarities" bronze relief by J.C. Markham in Saratoga Monument. Schuylerville, NY."General Schuyler turning over his command to Gen. Gates" bronze relief by J.C. Markham in Saratoga Monument. Schuylerville, NY.
"Town meeting. The people instituting the means of self-government for the protection of their natural rights" bronze relief (1885) by J.C. Markham in Saratoga Monument. Schuylerville, NY.Saratoga Monument dedication plaque. Schuylerville, NY."Gen. Burgoyne reprimanding the Indians for their barbarities" bronze relief (1885) by J.C. Markham in Saratoga Monument. Schuylerville, NY."General Schuyler turning over his command to Gen. Gates" bronze relief (1885) by J.C. Markham in Saratoga Monument. Schuylerville, NY.
"Fall of Gen. Fraser" bronze relief by J.C. Markham in Saratoga Monument. Schuylerville, NY."Wounding of Gen. Arnold in the Brunswick redoubt" bronze relief by J.C. Markham in Saratoga Monument. Schuylerville, NY."The Surrender" bronze relief by J.C. Markham in Saratoga Monument. Schuylerville, NY."The massacre of Jane McCrea" bronze relief by J.C. Markham in Saratoga Monument. Schuylerville, NY.
"Fall of Gen. Fraser" bronze relief (1885) by J.C. Markham in Saratoga Monument. Schuylerville, NY."Wounding of Gen. Arnold in the Brunswick redoubt" bronze relief (1885) by J.C. Markham in Saratoga Monument. Schuylerville, NY."The Surrender" bronze relief (1885) by J.C. Markham in Saratoga Monument. Schuylerville, NY."The massacre of Jane McCrea" bronze relief (1885) by J.C. Markham in Saratoga Monument. Schuylerville, NY.
"Fall of Gen. Fraser" & "Wounding of Gen. Arnold in the Brunswick redoubt" bronze reliefs by J.C. Markham in Saratoga Monument. Schuylerville, NY."Gen. Burgoyne reprimanding the Indians for their barbarities" & "General Schuyler turning over his command to Gen. Gates" bronze reliefs by J.C. Markham in Saratoga Monument. Schuylerville, NY."Mrs. Gen. Schuyler setting fire to her wheat field to prevent its use by the enemy" bronze relief by J.C. Markham in Saratoga Monument. Schuylerville, NY.Prospect Hill Cemetery near Saratoga Monument. Schuylerville, NY.
"Fall of Gen. Fraser" & "Wounding of Gen. Arnold in the Brunswick redoubt" bronze reliefs (1885) by J.C. Markham in Saratoga Monument. Schuylerville, NY."Gen. Burgoyne reprimanding the Indians for their barbarities" & "General Schuyler turning over his command to Gen. Gates" bronze reliefs (1885) by J.C. Markham in Saratoga Monument. Schuylerville, NY."Mrs. Gen. Schuyler setting fire to her wheat field to prevent its use by the enemy" bronze relief (1885) by J.C. Markham in Saratoga Monument. Schuylerville, NY.Prospect Hill Cemetery near Saratoga Monument. Schuylerville, NY.
General Philip Schuyler house was rebuilt after Burgoyne's surrender, having been burned by the British to keep American rebels from using them as cover. Schuylerville, NY.Rear of General Philip Schuyler house. Schuylerville, NY.Bake oven of General Philip Schuyler house. Schuylerville, NY.
General Philip Schuyler house (1777) was rebuilt after Burgoyne's surrender, having been burned by the British to keep American rebels from using them as cover. Schuylerville, NY.Rear of General Philip Schuyler house. Schuylerville, NY.Bake oven of General Philip Schuyler house. Schuylerville, NY.
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