Oriskany Battlefield State Historic Site

The battlefield spans across elevated terrain with ravines near the Mohawk River, featuring a commemorative obelisk monument at its center point.

On August 6, 1777, General Nicholas Herkimer led 800 militia members and 60 Oneida warriors into an ambush by British, Loyalist, and Mohawk forces.

The battlefield represents the complex relationships during the American Revolution, as members of the same families fought on opposing sides.

The visitor center operates from May through October, Wednesday to Sunday, offering guided tours and educational exhibits about the Revolutionary War battle.

The battle recorded the highest casualty rate of any Revolutionary War engagement, with militiamen developing a paired combat technique for survival.

Location: New York

Operator: New York State Office of Parks, Recreation and Historic Preservation

Phone: +1(315)3387730

Website: https://nysparks.com/historic-sites/21/details.aspx

GPS coordinates: 43.17730,-75.36950

Latest update: May 27, 2025 04:51