STILLWATER — Saratoga National Historical Park is celebrating its 75th anniversary in 2013 with a variety of events throughout the year. The history-changing battles fought there took place in September and October 1777, but another 161 years passed before the site joined the National Park system in 1938. A major commemoration is planned for June 1, at the place on modern-day Route 4 where British Gen. John Burgoyne surrendered his sword to American Gen. Horatio Gates. <http://www.saratogian.com/articles/2013/02/02/news/doc510c75daec215709465526.txt?viewmode=fullstory> -- Bob Sullivan Schenectady Digital History Archive <http://www.schenectadyhistory.org/> Schenectady County (NY) Public Library