Tinsmithing Demonstration

A live tinsmith demonstration! At the time of the Battles of Saratoga, the tinsmith was an important part of both community and military life. Tinsmiths created dozens of useful items like cups, bowls, candle molds, lanterns, tea canisters, and other containers. They also provided armies with needed items such as oil flasks, canteens, document cases, cooking kettles, and even canister shot for artillery. Learn about the process and see a sampling of the many civilian and military wares a tinsmith could make! The tinsmith demonstration is weather sensitive and will be cancelled in the event of rain.

You may also like the following events from Saratoga National Historical Park:

• This Tuesday, 22nd July, 01:00 pm, "For Nobler Action Beyond": the Memorialization Movement and Saratoga Battlefield in Stillwater