General Philip Schuyler House — Attraction in Town of Saratoga

As a self-proclaimed Eliza Schuyler enthusiast, I couldn’t pass up the chance to stop at the General Philip Schuyler House while passing through Schuylerville — and I’m so glad we did! My husband and I made this a quick road trip detour, and it turned out to be one of the highlights of our day.

The guides were incredibly welcoming and knowledgeable, and I truly appreciated their patience and enthusiasm as I rambled on about niche Revolutionary War facts and obscure Eliza trivia. They not only humored my excitement — they matched it with their own passion for the site’s history and ongoing preservation efforts.

The house itself is beautifully maintained and offers a vivid glimpse into the lives of the Schuyler family and the era they lived in. The tour was informative without feeling overly formal, and it struck a perfect balance between structure and casual exploration. It’s also a lovely place to stretch your legs, enjoy the scenery, and take in some rich American history while road-tripping through upstate New York.

Whether you're a Hamilton fan, a history buff, or just looking for a scenic and meaningful stop, the Schuyler House is well worth the visit. We had a fantastic time and left feeling both educated...

Interesting historic house to checkout. The house is part of the Saratoga National Historical Park. Admission to the house is currently free. Tours are provided on weekends. The tour of the house is thorough and lasts about a half hour. The house belonged to Philip Schuyler who was a general during the American Revolution, and then Senator afterwards. They do have some artifacts in the house that originally did belong to Schuyler. Most the house is renovated and presented in a historically accurate way. All the good and bad parts of Schuyler's life are presented on the tour from his role in the American Revolution to his ownership of slaves. If you are touring the battlefield you should add this to your tour. Property also connects to the Champlain Canal Bike Trail. You can walk or bike the trail after touring the house. Nice scenery. If you live nearby...

Continuing to be restored to help create a more authentic representation of the house from the time of Philip Schuyler, which truly enhances the visit. We did not have a formal tour (we visited during a special event that precluded formal tours due to the number of visitors), so I can't speak to that. However, as the house is associated with the battlefield (whose rangers are very informative and knowledgeable), I am inclined to believe that the guided tours are well...