SACKETS HARBOR — The Sackets Harbor Battlefield State Historic Site staff will present hands-on War of 1812 demonstrations at two local state parks this month.

On Thursday, the demonstrations of marching, drilling and sewing will be at Westcott Beach State Park, town of Henderson, outside Bathhouse No. 3. On July 31, the staff will be at the ballpark at Southwick Beach State Park, town of Ellisburg.

Both events will be from 6 to 8 p.m., weather permitting.