Written by Lauren Roberts, Saratoga County Historian & Chair Saratoga 250 th Commission When it comes to tracing the footsteps of history, few places rival Saratoga County, NY. With excitement building in the leadup to our nation’s 250 th birthday, a journey through this area’s revolutionary past will…
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Written by Kristi Carrara When I accepted the invitation to travel to Croatia and Italy, I was thrilled by the prospect of exploring historic cities and soaking up the art and architecture of these European gems. Little did I know that the true highlight of my trip would be the thermal waters, an…
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Written By: Helen Christopher, Owner of Brookledge Wedding Venue in Providence, NY Weddings today are more than just an exchange of vows; they’re personal expressions of love, shared interests, and cherished memories. One of the most exciting trends taking off in recent years is the rise of summer…
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Written by Corbie Mitleid With the leaves turning and kids back in school, the fall and winter holiday seasons are just around the corner, starting with the scent of pumpkin everything! And Halloween is one of those holidays that is just plain fun. Even corporate groups often encourage costumes on…
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The Belmont Stakes, the oldest of the Triple Crown races, will be held at historic Saratoga Race Course for the first time in 2024. The event has been an American institution since 1867. America was in a traumatic struggle to piece itself back together from the physical carnage and emotional…
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We take so many parts of a wedding ceremony for granted, especially if we’ve seen a lot of them—at least I know I used to…Of course the couple’s parents will walk them down the aisle – and the couple will thank their parents, hold hands, and surely the couple will kiss at the end of the ceremony. We…
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Saratoga Springs has been intertwined with the rich traditions of thoroughbred racing since 1864. Now the country’s oldest active sporting venue, Saratoga Race Course began with an idea from a bare-knuckle boxing champion and has been a summer tradition for 160 years. John “Old Smoke” Morrissey…
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By Charlie Kuenzel Ghost stories and discussions of paranormal activity are not just for the Halloween season. These haunting activities are an integral part of the fabric of Saratoga Springs throughout the year! As a destination, Saratoga Springs is a wonderful, fun-filled location for visitors any…
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There are many stories regarding the invention of the potato chip. Three of the most popular legends…
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Tuesday, February 14th (Valentine's Day) Adirondack Winery will be offering Valentine's Fondue for…
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