Stillwater Blockhouse Museum
block·house ˈbläkˌhous/ noun
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a reinforced concrete shelter used as an observation point.
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historical a one-storied timber building with loopholes, used as a fort made of square logs.
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During the battles of “Saratoga” (Freemans Farm and Bemis Heights). You can imagine peeking through the portholes to fire at the oncoming enemy.
Blockhouse Park, Route 4
Stillwater, NY 12170
Phone: (518) 664-6148