Army of the United States

On September 12, 1777, 8,500 American soldiers began build fortifications on Bemus Heights and the surrounding fields. A month later, on October 17th, over 15,000 Americans witnessed the British surrender in Saratoga (now Schuylerville), New York.

Learn more about the different groups who fought for and supported American independence at Saratoga below:

• The Continental Army
• State and Local Militias
• Native American Allies
• Camp Followers