Saratoga County History Center Launches “Saratoga History Happy Hours”
Three Happy Hours Featuring Local Historians from the Real McCoy Beer Company
Saratoga County History Center members are invited to our inaugural Saratoga History Happy Hour at the Real McCoy Beer Company in Ballston Spa. The Saratoga History Happy Hour is a series of three happy hour vibe programs where local historians or experts weigh in on a variety of historical topics, share their insights, answer audience questions, participate in a trivia contest, and enjoy libations from a New York State Craft Brewery.
Sean Kelleher, SCHC vice president, explains, ” “Mike Schaffer of the Real McCoy Co. approached us. With all the history at his site, the birthplace of the purported inventor of baseball, this will be a fun opportunity to learn about some of Saratoga’s most intriguing historical accounts.”
The program takes place at the Real McCoy Beer Company at the historic birthplace of Major-General Abner Doubleday in Ballston Spa, NY. The taproom is a legacy of America’s early aesthetic and historic charm so that you can enjoy historical stories and craft beers just like our ancestors.
The agenda of the series is as follows:
January 26 – Real Life Crime is the focus with Waterford Historian Russ VanDervoort and SCHC Director of Education Anne Clothier. Register HERE.
February 9 The Hamiltons and the Schuylers is the focus with Saratoga National Historical Park’s curator, Christine Valosin. Register HERE.
March 16 – Saratoga Style Baseball includes the story of Abner Doubleday House and Lefty Mulligan with town of Saratoga Historian Sean Kelleher and others. Register HERE.
The programs start at 6 pm. Tickets to the Saratoga History Happy Hour are $15 each and come with a craft beer or non-alcoholic beverage. These events are limited to Saratoga County History Center members. Advance purchase of tickets is required by visiting.
Membership in the Saratoga County History Center starts at $25. You are invited to become a part of Saratoga County’s history and join our fantastic community of partners and supporters as a History Center Member! Visit the link to explore our different membership levels: https://brooksidemuseum.org/support-schs/new-individual-membership-page/
If you are interested in participating in the upcoming Saratoga History Happy Hours, join our email list to stay current on all the latest Saratoga History Happy Hour news! Join HERE!
