Battlefield · Sackets Harbor, New York
Sackets Harbor Battlefield State Historic Site
Organization Confirmed · last verified 2026-06-21 · What this means
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A New York State historic site preserving the navy yard and battlefield where Sackets Harbor served as the center of American naval and military activity on Lake Ontario during the War of 1812. The grounds include historic navy yard buildings and a commandant's house.
Why it matters
Historical focus: War of 1812 naval shipbuilding and battlefield
Visiting
- Address
- 504 W. Main Street, Sackets Harbor, NY, 13685 · Map and directions
- Hours
Grounds open year–round until dark; facility hours seasonal (generally Tuesday–Saturday 10 a.m.–4:30 p.m. in season).
- Periods interpreted
- Multi-Era Military History
- Official page
- https://parks.ny.gov/visit/historic-sites/sackets-harbor-battlefield-state-historic-site (opens parks.ny.gov in a new tab)
Programs and events
No upcoming events are listed yet. Events added by the organization appear here and on the main calendar together.
Contact
- Telephone
- 315-646-3634
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