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Race and Prejudice in Ante-Bellum Saratoga County

January 31, 2019 by Editorial Staff 1 Comment

BAHRThe Ballston Area History Roundtable is set to commemorate Black History Month with a program entitled “Race and Prejudice in Ante-Bellum Saratoga County” on Wednesday, February 13, at 7 pm, at Brookside Museum, 6 Charlton Street, Ballston Spa. [Read more…] about Race and Prejudice in Ante-Bellum Saratoga County

Filed Under: Events, History Tagged With: Ballston Spa, Saratoga, Saratoga County

Barber Wheatfield: Second Battle of Saratoga Archaeology Planned

November 18, 2018 by Editorial Staff Leave a Comment

American Veteran Archaeology RecoverySaratoga National Historical Park has announced a new partnership with The American Battlefield Trust and American Veterans Archaeological Recovery (AVAR) to bring veterans together to undertake an archaeological survey of the Barber Wheatfield, a historic site associated with the 1777 Saratoga battlefield, set for late Spring 2019. [Read more…] about Barber Wheatfield: Second Battle of Saratoga Archaeology Planned

Filed Under: Historic Preservation, History Tagged With: Battle of Saratoga, Saratoga

Saratoga Pints for Preservation Pub Crawl

October 25, 2018 by Editorial Staff Leave a Comment

pints for preservation pub crawlThe Saratoga Springs Preservation Foundation is set to host the 8th Annual Pints for Preservation Pub Crawl on Saturday, November 3, 2018.

With the support of local bars, the proceeds will benefit the Foundation’s preservation efforts and restoration projects. [Read more…] about Saratoga Pints for Preservation Pub Crawl

Filed Under: Events, History Tagged With: beer, Saratoga, Saratoga Springs

James Madison Portrayal Planned For Saratoga

October 8, 2018 by Editorial Staff 1 Comment

Kyle JenksThe Saratoga Historical Society will hold their annual meeting at the Saratoga Springs History Museum (Canfield Casino on Congress Park) on Thursday, October 18 at 7 pm.

Following a short business meeting, Kyle Jenks will be appearing and performing as James Madison.

Besides being the fourth president of the United States, James Madison is commonly known as the “Father of the Constitution.”  231 years ago the constitution was signed by 39 delegates but that did not make the document official. It was the ratifying conventions of the individual states that secured our governmental system. Out of 12 ratifying conventions, (Rhode Island didn’t have one), New York’s was by far the most uncertain. [Read more…] about James Madison Portrayal Planned For Saratoga

Filed Under: Events, History Tagged With: Political History, Saratoga, Saratoga History Museum

Saratoga Stroll: Historic Fifth & Madison Avenues

August 24, 2018 by Editorial Staff Leave a Comment

29 Fifth StreetThe Saratoga Springs Preservation Foundation’s next Summer Stroll is set for this Sunday, August 26th at 10:30 am, and will tour Historic Fifth & Madison Avenues with Debbie Studwell.

Discover the unique history of two of Saratoga’s grand residential streets, lined with elegant Victorian and Craftsman houses. Learn more about the architecture and historical development of this important neighborhood adjacent to the Saratoga Race Course. The tour, sponsored by Impressions of Saratoga, meets at the northeast corner of Nelson & Fifth Avenues. [Read more…] about Saratoga Stroll: Historic Fifth & Madison Avenues

Filed Under: Events, History Tagged With: Saratoga

Saratoga Summer Stroll of Greenridge Cemetery

August 3, 2018 by Editorial Staff Leave a Comment

Greenridge Cemetery The Saratoga Springs Preservation Foundation’s next Summer Stroll event, Here Lies Saratoga’s Past: Greenridge Cemetery, is set for Sunday, August 5th at 10:30 am.

Leader Jan Klassovity will teach attendees about the crypts and mausoleums in Greenridge Cemetery, while exploring the history of some of Saratoga’s most prominent citizens. The tour, sponsored by LaBrake Memorials, will meet at the Sackett Gates entrance of Greenridge Cemetery on Lincoln Avenue. [Read more…] about Saratoga Summer Stroll of Greenridge Cemetery

Filed Under: Events, History Tagged With: Cemeteries, Saratoga

Milton, NY: New Local History Published

April 6, 2018 by Editorial Staff Leave a Comment

milton a new town in a new nationA new book by Kim McCartney, James Richmond, and Karen Staulters, Milton, New York: A New Town in a New Nation (CreateSpace Independent Publishing Platform, 2018) takes a look at the growth of the shire town of Saratoga County from its first settlement on the eve of the Revolutionary War to the conclusion of the Civil War.

The book offers the story of pioneers, farmers, entrepreneurs, politicians, people of color, industrialists, mill workers, teachers, and soldiers. [Read more…] about Milton, NY: New Local History Published

Filed Under: Books, History Tagged With: Milton, Saratoga, Saratoga County

Harry Howard, Battle of Saratoga Waterford Lectures Set

January 26, 2018 by Editorial Staff Leave a Comment

History of the Battle of SaratogaThe Waterford Historical Museum and Cultural Center has scheduled two lectures, one on the history of Saratoga Battlefield and a second on Harry Howard who was among New York’s most famous 19th century firefighters

The lectures are scheduled for February 13, and March 13, 2018 at the Van Schaick Island Country Club in Cohoes. [Read more…] about Harry Howard, Battle of Saratoga Waterford Lectures Set

Filed Under: Events, History Tagged With: Saratoga, Waterford Historical Museum

Saratoga History Being Featured On C-SPAN

December 14, 2017 by Editorial Staff Leave a Comment

A crew from C-SPAN, the cable channel that covers government proceedings and public affairs, visited Saratoga Springs, New York, in late September 2017.

In addition to speaking with various community leaders, C-SPAN producers talked to horse trainer H. James Bond, outrider Natalie Rutigliano, and jockey Robbie Davis while it toured the Oklahoma Training Track and the facilities at the historic Saratoga Racetrack.

C-SPAN’s Local Content Vehicle also stopped by several other local sites, including Congress Park, the Saratoga Battlefield in Stillwater, and Grant’s Cottage in Wilton. [Read more…] about Saratoga History Being Featured On C-SPAN

Filed Under: History Tagged With: Saratoga

Annual Saratoga Pints for Preservation Pub Crawl

October 31, 2017 by Editorial Staff Leave a Comment

Pints for PreservationOn Saturday, November 4, 2017 the Saratoga Springs Preservation Foundation will host the 7th Annual Pints for Preservation Pub Crawl. With the support of local bars, the proceeds will benefit the Foundation’s preservation efforts and restoration projects.

The Pub Crawl will kick-off with registration at Druthers, 381 Broadway, at 2:30 pm and then crawl to Harvey’s Restaurant & Bar, Bailey’s Saratoga, Spa City Tap & Barrel, Saratoga City Tavern, and Sinclair Saratoga. [Read more…] about Annual Saratoga Pints for Preservation Pub Crawl

Filed Under: Events, History Tagged With: Architecture, beer, Saratoga

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