Brown Bag Lunch Lecture Series
This monthly educational seminar, originally produced by the Saratoga Heritage Area Visitor Center, began in the early 1990’s and has remained popular for over 30 years. In the early 2000’s, the program outgrew the capacity of the Visitor Center and a partnership was formed with the Saratoga Springs Public Library. This partnership allows us to offer more seating for attendees, provide research guidance for speakers, utilize presentation equipment and arrange for IT support on the day of the program. This community lecture series is meant to highlight the rich history, culture and traditions of our city and Heritage Area. Programs attract an audience of mostly locals who are interested in area history and learning about their community.
- This lecture series takes place eight times per year during the spring and fall seasons: March – June and September – December. There are no programs in July and August.
- Programs are offered in-person at the Saratoga Springs Public Library, 49 Henry Street, Saratoga Springs, NY
- All programs run from 12:00 p.m. to 1:00 p.m.
- All programs are FREE and open to the public.
- We encourage attendees to check the library website for more information and guidelines.
Fall 2024 Brown Bag Lunch Lecture Series
Thursday, September 12, 2024:
“LifeWorks Community Action. Help Starts Here”
Krystle Nowhitney Hernandez, Executive Director of LifeWorks Community Action (formerly Saratoga County Economic Opportunity Council or EOC), will discuss the history, growth and current activities of LifeWorks’ Immigrant Services & Latino Community Advocacy Program. LifeWorks’ Immigrant Services helps immigrants navigate life in a new community by offering immigration legal services, interpreting, referrals and resource navigation, English classes and more. Bilingual, professional staff serve our immigrant neighbors in the Northern Capital region and seasonally at the Saratoga Race Course Backstretch.
Thursday, October 10, 2024:
“A Heritage in Poetry & Song”
Joseph Bruchac, Saratoga Spring’s first Poet Laureate, and Jesse Bruchac will be performing original poems accompanied by new and traditional Abenaki music with flute, drum and guitar, reflecting the rich history and Native heritage of our region. Please join us for this unique program!
Thursday, November 14, 2024:
“Saratoga County's Revolutionary War Patriot Burials”
With the upcoming 250th Anniversary of the American Revolution on the horizon, there has been renewed interest in locating and honoring our nation's first veterans. Join Saratoga County Historian Lauren Roberts to learn about the Patriot Burial Historic Marker Program offered in partnership with the William G. Pomeroy Foundation and the Sons of the American Revolution (SAR). She will also discuss the work being done in the county to commemorate the veterans and reveal a few fascinating stories of these Revolutionary War Patriots.
Thursday, December 12, 2024:
“The Kayaderosseras Patent”
Lorie Wies,a retired local Hisory Librarian, will be discussing the settling by Europeans in the Saratoga region and why it was not possible until the resolution of the Kayaderosseras Patent. The story of the 70-year process is marked by corruption, greed and intrigue…. a fascinating tale!