Saratoga Springs Heritage Area Visitor Center announces Fall Brown Bag Lunch Lecture Series

SARATOGA SPRINGS — The Saratoga Springs Heritage Area Visitor Center, in partnership with the Saratoga Springs Public Library, announced the launch of their Fall 2023 Brown Bag Lunch Lecture Series. 

This community lecture series is designed to highlight the rich history, culture, and traditions of our city. 

All Brown Bag Lunch Lecture Series programs are free and open to the public. Each program takes place from noon – 1 p.m. at the Dutcher Community Room, Saratoga Springs Public Library, 49 Henry St. The program can also be accessed virtually. Attendees are encouraged to check the library website for more information and guidelines www.sspl.org.

Thursday, Sept. 14: “First Saratogians: The History and Traditions of the Indigenous Nations of the Saratoga Region”, presented by Dr. Joseph Bruchac, Executive Director of the Ndakinna Education Center, and Saratoga Springs Poet Laureate.

Upcoming – Thursday, Oct. 12: “Kidnapped from Saratoga: The Story of Solomon Northup” presented by Author David Fiske; Thursday, Nov. 9: “Brothers of the 77th:  the 77th Infantry Regiment in the American Civil War” presented by former Associated Press reporter Christopher Carola; Thursday, Dec. 14: “Saratoga’s Great Racing Characters” presented by Brien Bouyea, Hall of Fame and Communications Director at the National Museum of Racing.

For more information visit, www.saratogaspringsvisitorcenter.com or www.discoversaratoga.org.