Photo Exhibition at the Battlefield
The Sackets Harbor Battlefield State Historic Site is featuring a free photo exhibition called “Reflections of the Past” at the Battlefield’s Red Barn building off Hill Street.
Local Photographer and Poet Daniel Kantak captured hundreds of images at the Battlefield’s 2024 North American War of 1812 Grand Tactical, which make up this photo exhibition. In collaboration with the Battlefield, Mr. Kantak has curated a collection of photographs from the large-scale event, which saw nearly 400 reenactors and living history participants from the United States and Canada gather in Sackets Harbor.
The Battlefield’s Red Barn is showcasing a number of large-scale prints — along with one massive 9′ by 18′ outdoor banner image — for the public throughout the 2026 season at the Historic Site. The images capture the contrast of the dramatic military tacticals and the quiet times in the military camps, as well as people going about day-to-day life.
The Sackets Harbor Battlefield State Historic Site opens for the 2026 season on Saturday, May 16, and it closes on Saturday, Oct 10. The photography exhibition is open for viewing during the Battlefield’s normal hours. In August, those hours are scheduled as Tuesday through Saturday, from 10 am to 4:30 pm. However, the hours may change over the summer, so please be sure to check the Battlefield’s website for the most up-to-date information.
For more information, please contact the Sackets Harbor Battlefield State Historic Site by phone at 315-646-3634 or visit their website.