The New York State Military Museum and Veterans Research Center

Tuesday - Saturday: 10:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.
Sunday: 12:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m.
http://www.dmna.state.ny.us/historic/index.htm
int-historians@ng.army.mil email them here to be put on their mailing list and be notified of up coming events and exhibits.

Saratoga Springs is located in the foothills of the Adirondack Mountains of New York. It is famous for the health spas and the oldest thoroughbred horse track in the country there is harness racing also.
Saratoga Springs, New York played an important roll in American History. The Battle of Saratoga was the deciding battle of the Revolutionary Way. If the British had won, the United States may well have never been born. It is a fitting place, indeed, for this museum.

Saratoga Springs is popular year long. In summer, for racing and the spas, In winter for skiing and other winter sports. If you are in the area, make time to visit the. New York State Military Museum and Veterans Research Center It is open year round, so whenever you are in Saratoga Springs, you will be able to make time to visit It will be well worth the trip and a great way for children to learn history. There is an Amtrak station and a Greyhound Bus Station in Saratoga Springs. Saratoga Springs is easy to reach by car also. The New York State Throughway runs right through, or rather over, Saratoga Springs.

The New York State Military Museum and Veterans Research Center is located in an armory that was built in 1889. As you walk in, you get the feeling of entering a medieval castle. That was the architecture that was popular for armories built at that time. It houses over 10,000 military artifacts from the Revolutionary War to Desert Storm. You can see first hand the equipment that soldiers of 200 years ago used. The real equipment, not reproductions. And best of all there is no admission charge.

The current exhibits at the New York State Military Museum and Veterans Research Center are:
Battleground for Freedom: New York During the Revolutionary War. It includes an actual British Artillery piece captured at the Battle of Yorktown
Fiery Trial and Sacrifice - New York and the First World War and
World War II - United for Victory

New York State Battle Flag Preservation Project
The New York State Military Museum and Veterans Research Center's permanent collection includes over 1,800 flags from the War of 1812 to the present.

If you are coming to Saratoga Springs, and want to make a weekend of it, or longer if you can, here are some of the best places to stay.

The Adelphi Hotel
http://www.adelphihotel.com/
65 Broadway,
Saratoga Springs, NY 12866
(518)587-4688
Fax: 518-587-0851

The Adelphi has been around since Victorian Times and is simply beautiful. Room rates range from
$120 to $480 a night. The rates are higher during August when Saratoga Race Track is open .

Batcheller Mansion Inn Bed and Breakfast
http://www.batchellermansioninn.com/
20 Circular Street, Saratoga Springs, New York 12866
Tel (518) 584-7012 Toll Free (800) 616-7012
Fax: 518-581-7746
http://www.batchellermansioninn.com/
Batcheller Mansion is one of the most famous houses in Saratoga Springs. President Ulysses S. Grant stayed here when it was a private residence.. Rates range from $175 to $400.

Brunswick Bed and Breakfast.
http://www.brunswickbb.com/
143 Union Avenue
Saratoga Springs, NY 12866
(800) 585-6751 518-584-6751
Call them for availability and rate info.

Chestnut Tree Inn
http://www.chestnuttreeinn.net/
9 Whitney Place
Saratoga Springs, NY 12866
1. 888. chesnut
(243. 7688)
518. 587. 8681
open April through November 1st.
Rates are $115 to $175 regular season and $225 to $295 for racing & special event weekends.