Historic Saratoga Battlefield

That blue fence line on the left marked the Colonial fortified line during the Battle of Saratoga. The Neilson's farm was part of the unfortunate collateral damage brought about by the war. The house is the only original period building left on site.

Overpowered by war - the Neilson farm on Bemis heights was subsumed by the Continental Army during the Battle of Saratoga in September - October 1777.

Looking out from the Neilson house to where the fortified line was during the Battle of Saratoga. They lost his crops and livestock during this time. I hope he recovered.

A strategically placed cannon at the Colonial fortified line at the Battle of Saratoga.

Erected at the Neilson Farm to commemorate their contribution to the Battle of Saratoga. The Neilson farmhouse was taken over by colonial officers and the American fortified line ran right near its front door. The Battle of Saratoga was the first significant victory for the fledgling Continental Army and signaled an upswing in foreign support for the American Revolution.

American River fortificatons over the Hudson stood here during the Battle of Saratoga. These were key defensive positions for the rebel forces.

American River fortificatons over the Hudson stood here during the Battle of Saratoga. The view hasn't changed much in 200 years - that middle treeline is still the road to Albany and was successfully defended. Beyond the farmland is the Hudson river, also successfully defended.

American River fortificatons over the Hudson stood here during the Battle of Saratoga. After trying several treatments, I liked this dramatic sepia best.

American River fortificatons over the Hudson stood here during the Battle of Saratoga. There is still a farm here as you can see.

British cannon sights down on an unsuspecting Audi at the Barber wheatfield.

view through a British cannon wheel at the Balcarres Redboubt.

The Barber wheat field was a battle site basically in between the American position and the British Balcarres Redoubt at the Freeman farm. After fierce fighting the British were beaten back, but I doubt the Bakers got their field back.

British artillery line at the Balcarres Redoubt. This was part of their fortified line at the Battle of Saratoga.

British cannon at the Breymann Redoubt at the Battle of Saratoga. Here Benedict Arnold suffered his famous leg wound and is commemorated by the nearby Boot Monument.

a system of fortifications built by the British and designed to defend their hospital, artillery park, Indian camp, supplies and a boat bridge across the Hudson. This was Burgoyne's last refuge before surrender.