What is in the name Saratoga? Plenty!
Imagine the special significance the word Saratoga has today.
Then imagine what Saratoga might have meant to immigrant families looking for work in the mills along Fish Creek or for a young soldier who laid down his arms along the Hudson River in British General Burgoyne’s Army.
Consider the significance that the name Saratoga has in world history. That is why Saratoga is a special place.
Saratoga is a corruption of an Indian word from the Mohawk branch of the Iroquois Indians. It was the name of an old Indian hunting grounds located along both sides of the Hudson River where in the Indian Tongue “Se-rach-ta-gue” meant “the hillside country of the quiet river.”
The waterways of the Hudson and Mohawk rivers and Lakes Champlain and George have been prized natural routes of communication, trade, and warfare—highly coveted by those seeking control of this vast inland area for its rich natural resources and arable land. Saratoga is at the “four corners” on the Hudson River with easy water and land access to the Mohawk River, Lake Champlain, and Connecticut River valleys.
Remembering, commemorating, and celebrating together fosters community ownership and neighborliness in Saratoga. We are always looking for more volunteers that work together to create positive changes for our community and encourages visitors to get to know us better. It is how we do history. Join in the fun, and you’ll appreciate the sense of community that’s been at the foundation of Saratoga for centuries.
There are many ways you can help care for Old Saratoga, from one-time to reoccurring volunteer opportunities for youth, families, groups and individuals. To learn more about volunteering contact historiantosaratoga@gmail.com
Historian at Saratoga - Town of Saratoga 