The Saratoga Springs Heritage Area Visitor Center, in partnership with the Saratoga Springs Public Library, is excited to announce the launch of their Spring 2023 Brown Bag Lunch Lecture Series. This community lecture series is designed to highlight the rich history, culture and traditions of our city.

All Brown Bag Lunch Lecture Series programs are free and open to the public. Each program takes place from 12:00 p.m. to 1:00 p.m. at the Dutcher Community Room, Saratoga Springs Public Library, 49 Henry Street, Saratoga Springs, NY 12866. The program can also be accessed virtually. Attendees are encouraged to check the library website for more information and guidelines https://www.sspl.org.

2023 programs:

Thursday, March 9, 2023: Behind the Headlines:  Celebrating Women Who Tell Our Stories presented by Mary Caroline Powers and Barbara Lombardo

Thursday, April 13, 2023: The Lakehouses at Saratoga Lake presented by Lorie Wies, Local History Librarian, retired

Thursday, May 11, 2023The Spa State Park:  The Formation of one of Saratoga’s Greatest Assets  presented by Charlie Kuenzel

Thursday, June 8, 2023: Erasing Spaces and Faces: The Legacy of Urban Renewal in Saratoga Springs  presented by the Erasing Faces and Spaces Project Team

“We are grateful to the speakers, our partners at the library and our attendees who contribute their time and talents to sustain this popular lecture series,” said Saratoga Springs Heritage Area Visitor Center Director Karen Verrigni. “Through partnership and collaboration, we’re able to provide quality programming to our community.”

The Saratoga Springs Heritage Area Visitor Center is open Tuesday through Saturday from 10:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. until March 31; April 1 – December 31, 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. For more information visit, www.saratogaspringsvisitorcenter.com.

About Saratoga Springs Heritage Area Visitor Center
The Saratoga Springs Heritage Area Visitor is owned by the City of Saratoga Springs and operated by the Saratoga Convention & Tourism Bureau, whose mission is to contribute a positive impact on the local economy by promoting Saratoga Springs and Saratoga County as a world-class destination. The Heritage Area Visitor Center is open Tuesday through Saturday from 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.  For more information visit, www.saratogaspringsvisitorcenter.com or www.discoversaratoga.org.