Photo Exhibition at the Battlefield

The Sackets Harbor Battlefield State Historic Site is currently 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. In collaboration with the Battlefield, Mr. Kantak has curated a collection of photographs from last year’s 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 now showcasing a number of large-scale prints — along with one massive 9′ by 18′ outdoor banner image — on display for the public during the 2025 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 photography exhibition is open for viewing during the Battlefield’s normal hours. In August 2025, the hours are Tuesdays through Saturdays, from 10 am to 4:30 pm.

For more information, please contact the Sackets Harbor Battlefield State Historic Site by phone at 315-646-3634 or visit their website.