22-Aug-2024 SNB Freeman Farm Terrain GT
short guided tour at Loyalist Freeman Farm
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Waypoint 1 start Freemans Farm
Short guided tour of Freemans Farm property, which was held by the British
Heading from parking lot to point 1 start of Freemans farm guided tour. This farm was a loyalist homestead, which placed it in a very tenuous situation as the revolutionary war continued-up to the battle of Saratoga.
Arrived start point 1. There will be 8 points on this trail, covering slight uphill and grades. Station 3 provides a kiosk of braille rifles for your inspection. These rifles were commonly used throughout the war
Waypoint 2 Wilkinson national Recreation Trail
Leaving the start and its first sign kiosk for point 2 at the intersection with Wilkinson trail, which you encountered at the terrain course at the visitors center.
Waypoint 3 braille rifle sign kiosk
Leaving point 2 for point 3 where you will find a sign kiosk with braille rifles used during the battle. Feel free to inspect the provided models which are attached to the sign kiosk
Arrived, take your time to inspect the rifles....how different are they from what you used during your time in the military?
Waypoint 4 mid point in return path
Leaving point 3 for return to main area of Freemans farm, soft cut grass with tall grass on both sides provides a contrast to the tension and volume from the original battle
Arrived point 4, which is very quiet and serene. Now, on to point 5
Waypoint 5 Freemans Farm
Leaving point 4 and heading straight, the Hudson river is to your right with the farm property to your left-the view, fresh green scents make the tour relaxing and reflective...
Arrived point 5, take your time and enjoy-take in all the sounds and history of this very important stop
Waypoint 6, far end of tour
Leaving point 5 for 6 where 2 cannons reside. new pads are being built to support the cannons,
Arrived point 6, feel free to inspect the cannons; they are still very impressive!
cannon in front of a tree
2 cannons on the field
Saratoga monument
Waypoint 7 monument-far end of course
Leaving point 6 for 7 where there is a small route monument. Your are surrounded by tall pasture grass and several distinctive trees
Arrive point 7, the small stone monument is close by on your right side, turn left to head back to the start
Waypoint 8 finish Freemans Farm
Leaving point 7 and the monument to the finish point where you can have time to take it all in, before returning to the bus.
Arrived point 8 -which was the start! Here, feel free to inspect the braille sign kiosk to recap your tour....