Battlefield trust in conjunction with New York Parks and Recreation to Purchase Historic Land in Sackets Harbor**

The State of New York Parks and Recreation announced today that it will be purchasing the land that was slated for development in Sackets Harbor, NY. The land is part of the historic site of the Second Battle of Sacket’s Harbor, which took place on May 29, 1813, during the War of 1812².

The battle was a failed attempt by the British forces to capture the town and destroy the American naval shipyard, which was the main US base on Lake Ontario¹. The Americans managed to repel the attack, but not before setting fire to their own ships and supplies to prevent them from falling into enemy hands².

The land purchase will preserve the site of the battle and protect it from future development. The State of New York Parks and Recreation plans to restore the land to its original condition and create a public park with interpretive trails and signs³. The park will also honor the soldiers and sailors who fought and died in the battle, as well as the civilians who supported them⁴.

The State of New York Parks and Recreation hopes that the park will attract visitors and educate them about the history and significance of Sackets Harbor during the War of 1812. The park will also contribute to the local economy and tourism industry³.

The land purchase is expected to be completed by the end of this year, and the park is scheduled to open in 2024³.

Source: Conversation with Bing, 6/23/2023
(1) Sackets Harbor Battle Facts and Summary – American Battlefield Trust. https://www.battlefields.org/learn/war-1812/battles/sackets-harbor.
(2) Sackets Harbor Battlefield State Historic Site – New York State Parks. https://parks.ny.gov/historic-sites/7/details.aspx.
(3) War of 1812 – Visit Sackets Harbor.

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(4) First Battle of Sacket’s Harbor – Wikipedia. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/First_Battle_of_Sack