History Center Awards Ceremony
On the evening of March 8, 2022, the Saratoga County History Center hosted a gala at Brookside Museum to celebrate the inaugural winners of the Saratoga County Public History Award: Carol Godette and James Richmond.
About fifty guests, including History Center trustees and staff, gathered in the “Long Room” at Brookside Museum to learn about the new award, hear testimonials about the work and careers of Godette and Richmond, and revel in scholarly camaraderie. Presided over by History Center trustee and Public Relations Manager Michael Landis, the guest list featured local historians, journalists, and dignitaries from the greater Saratoga County area.
After brief remarks by Landis and History Center president Field Horne, Karen Staulters, Historian of the Town of Milton, introduced James Richmond with an emotional review of his many publications and services to the community. Richmond, in turn, reminded the assemblage that public history is a cooperative effort and that none of his achievements would be possible without the help of others. Next, Chad Beatty, publisher of Saratoga TODAY, spoke about the challenges of finding good writers before handing over the lectern to Carol Godette, who shared her deep love of local history that stemmed from her childhood experiences in Saratoga. Both Richmond and Godette have published widely on Saratoga County history, with Richmond specializing in the 18th and 19th centuries, and Godette on the 20th century and the recent past.
The Saratoga County Public History Award is an annual recognition of the critical, yet often overlooked, work of local historians, teachers, authors, and archivists. Winners are selected by a committee comprised of History Center trustees, educators, and community leaders. Please contact Michael Landis for more information: mlandis@brooksidemuseum.org.
The Saratoga County History Center is dedicated to preserving and sharing the diverse histories of Saratoga County. In addition to Brookside Museum, the History Center offers a variety of innovative, exciting, and educational programming online. Please visit the website (www.brooksidemuseum.org) and social media accounts (@SaratogaCoHistory) for news and announcements.
