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Nearby Parks: Westcott Beach State Park Long Point State Park Southwich Beach State Park Burnham Point State Park
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| State Park Overview: |
 | Today, Sackets Harbor Battlefield is interpreted to the public by exhibits, outdoor signs, guided and self-guided tours, demonstrations of 1813 army camplife, and a restored 1850s Navy Yard and Commandant's House. The Lieutenant?s house offers additional interpretation, exhibits and an expanded gift shop. |
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| History of the Area: |
| Following the outbreak of war between the United States and Great Britain in June 1812, Sackets Harbor became the center of American naval and military activity for the upper St. Lawrence Valley and Lake Ontario.
In an attempt to destroy the American shipyard, a British-Canadian force launched an attack on May 29, 1813, while the majority of the American forces were attacking Fort George. In December 1814, the Treaty of Ghent officially ended the War of 1812, and the fleet was placed in storage. After the war the earthen fortifications were graded off and the battlefield reverted to farmland. The remaining buildings were converted to barns, naval offices, and quarters.
Improved Canadian-American relations ended the need for a naval base at Sackets Harbor. The navy maintained the facility until 1955, although it was seldom used except for training by the state's naval militia and the naval reserve. |
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| Related Links: |
 | U.S. Localities with Sacket, Sackett or Sackville in the Name - Places with Sacket, Sackett or Sackville in the Name. Last Updated: July 8, 2001. Compiled by T.C. Smith, July 2001, using Topozone.com, which displays all USGS 1:24,000-scale topographic maps.... | | Area Campgrounds | | Black River Bay Campgrounds 16129 Foster Park Rd Dexter, NY (315) 639-3735

| Shangri-La Campground & Marina 18843 S Shore Rd Three Mile Bay, NY (315) 649-2979

| Association Island RV Resort & Marina 15530 Snowshoe Rd Henderson, NY (315) 938-5655

| Up the Creek Campgrounds 4034 State Route 3 Woodville, NY (315) 846-5809

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| | Area Fishing Related Businesses | | B & J Bait Shop 221 Water St Dexter, NY (315) 639-3686

| Duck Out 12308 State Route 12E Chaumont, NY (315) 649-2535

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| | Area Resorts and Lodging | | Madison Barracks at Sackets Harbor: Main Ofc 85 Worth Rd Sackets Harbor, NY (315) 646-3374

| Guffin Bay Resort & Marina 9474 County Route 125 Chaumont, NY (315) 649-2433

| Dry Hill Ski Area 23682 County Route 67 Watertown, NY (315) 782-8584

| Riverside Cottages 230 N Market St Cape Vincent, NY (315) 654-2001

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