Historians Walking Tours Sponsored by the Saratoga County History Center
Ballston Spa, NY. The Saratoga County History Center will host a series of guided walking tours led by local historians during the summer and fall months throughout Saratoga County. The tours will be offered bi-weekly from mid-July through the end of September on various days and times.
“The tours will offer a unique opportunity to interact with several historians with a deep knowledge of the history of their communities,” said Jim Richmond, tour coordinator for the History Center. “The tours are designed to explore little-known areas of Saratoga County often overlooked by both residents and visitors.”
Six visits are currently scheduled. Registration for the tours can be made two weeks in advance at the History Center website https://brooksidemuseum.org/ A suggested donation of $10 per registration (individuals, couples, or families) will support the programs of the History Center or a not-for-profit organization chosen by the tour leaders.
Monday, July 18, 2pm – Exploring the Old Hotels of Ballston Spa. Ann Clothier, History Center, and Dave Waite, local historian. Meet at Brookside Museum in Ballston Spa. Distance under a mile.
Thursday, August 4, 4pm – Schuyler’s Saratoga. Sean Kelleher, Saratoga Town Historian. Meet at Schuylerville Veterans Memorial Park. US 4 and NY 32 adjacent to Fish Creek. Distance 1 mile.
Monday, August 15, 10am– Zim Smith Trail in Round Lake. Lauren Roberts, Saratoga County Historian. Meet at the Zim Smith parking lot at 3 Curry Road in Round Lake. Distance under a mile.
Wednesday, August 31, 10am – Forest Park Amusement Park. Rick Reynolds, Ballston Town Historian. Meet at 62 West Side Drive, Ballston Lake. Distance 1 mile.
Saturday, September 17, 10am – Vischer Ferry Historic District. John Scherer, Clifton Park Town Historian. Meet at parking area at the end of Ferry Drive, Vischer Ferry. Distance 1.5 miles.
Thursday, September 29, 1 pm – The Champlain Canal, Waterford. Russ VanDervoort, Waterford Town Historian. Meet at Lock 2 Park in Waterford. Distance 1.5 miles.
Detailed information on individual visits, directions and parking will be available on the website and community event calendars prior to each visit. To accommodate walkers of all capacities, guided tours are planned over distances of 1 to 1.5 miles, mostly in flat terrain.
To find out more, contact the History Center at info@brooksidemuseum.org or 518-885-4000.
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. Please visit the website (www.brooksidemuseum.org) and social media accounts (@SaratogaCoHistory) for news and announcements.
