Bennington Battlefield State Historic Site
5157 Route 67
Walloomsac, NY 12090
- General Information: (518) 860-9094
- Secondary Phone: (518) 279-1155
Bennington Battlefield preserves the site of a Revolutionary War battle between a detachment from the British General John Burgoyne's invading army and New Hampshire, Massachusetts and Vermont state militia commanded by General John Stark of New Hampshire and Colonel Seth Warner of Vermont. The battle was fought in two engagements on August 16, 1777 and resulted in a decisive victory for the Americans. As a result, Burgoyne's army suffered irreplaceable losses and failed to gather the supplies needed for a timely push on Albany. Burgoyne later surrendered on October 17 after the Battles of Saratoga.
Visitors to the battlefield will find a series of interpretive signs, 2.7 mile trail system, picnic area, and information building. Guided tours are offered frequently during the operating season and by appointment.
Friends of the Bennington Battlefield Newsletter
c/o Grafton Lakes State Park
PO Box 163 Grafton, NY 12082
Hours of Operation
- Interpretive panels: 8 am - Sunset
May 1 - Veterans Day
8am - Sunset, 7 days a week
Interpretive Docent On-site Memorial Day Weekend to October 20th
Thursday: 11:00 AM to 3:00 PM
Friday: 11:00 AM to 3:00 PM
Saturday: 9:00 AM to 5:00 PM
Sunday: 9:00 AM to 5:00 PM
Maps
New! Download this park's digital map to your iOS Apple and Android device.
Teaching with Documents- Grade 7
4th Grade Lesson: Battle of Bennington
4th Grade Activities
Recognizing the importance of Bennington Battlefield as a highly important Class A site in need of study, the American Battlefield Protection Program (ABPP) of the National Park Service provided grant funding to conduct a cultural resource survey of the site. Field work for this survey was completed in the fall of 2015. The final Archaeological Resources Protection Act (ARPA) compliant public report is available below in its component sections.
American Official Correspondence 1 of 2
American Official Correspondence 2 of 2
Battle of Bennington Artifacts
The accompanying files contain photographs of artifacts that were recovered during 2015 and 2016 archaeological surveys. In order to protect the integrity of the battlefield, specific locations have been withheld and no maps are included. It is hoped, however, that in sharing these images the reader will gainan appreciation of the physical record that remains of the battle. The types of weapons and ammunition used by the belligerents may be gleaned from these images. The continuity of land usage is also observable in the variety of agricultural objects deposited over the centuries. The mysterious sections of lead pipe recovered in multiple locations indicate a possible source of raw material for round balls. It is hoped that a more detailed summary of these findings will be made available in the near future.
Deer and small game hunting are allowed in season. Hunting permit dates coincide with the NYS DEC hunting permit dates.
A valid hunting license is required to obtain a hunting permit for Bennington Battlefield.
- Hunting Permit Application & Guidelines
- Hunting is allowed is designated areas only. A hunting map is available online and at Grafton Lakes State Park's park office.
2020 Hunting Permit Procedure for Grafton Lakes, Cherry Plain and Bennington Battlefield
Renewals – If you have a hunting permit from within the last 2 years and would like to renew it, please call (518-279-1155) or email (laura.weir@parks.ny.gov & melissaann.miller@parks.ny.gov) the park office for us to renew your permit.
New Permits – If you have not had a park hunting permit within the last 2 years or would like to obtain one, please complete the hunting permit (PDF provided) and return it to the park office via fax (518-244-5157), email (laura.weir@parks.ny.gov & melissaann.miller@parks.ny.gov) or mail P.O. Box 163, Grafton, NY 12082. Please also include a copy of your current hunting license with the permit and provide contact information for where you'd like the permit returned to you (fax, mail, email). Once we receive it, we will validate it and issue you a new permit.
Any questions please call the park office at 518-279-1155 or email laura.weir@parks.ny.gov & melissaann.miller@parks.ny.gov.
Hunting is not permitted within 500 feet of any building, road, playground, or parking lot, and all trails are considered safety zones where hunting is not allowed.
Amenities Information
- Amenities
- Hiking
- Picnic Area (Accessible)