WMHT to Premiere New Documentary; Free Public Premiere Screening in Saratoga Springs – Info on How To Register

SARATOGA SPRINGS — WMHT Public Media has announced the premiere of its latest locally produced documentary, From Land to Legacy: 100 Years of New York State Parks & Preservation. 

The program will traverse a century of New York’s parks, highlighting their history, beauty and grandeur, as well as the importance of preserving these natural treasures for generations to come. It is scheduled to debut on Wednesday, September 11 at 8 p.m.  

A premiere screening will be held on Monday, September 9 at 7 p.m. at the Spa Little Theater in Saratoga Spa State Park. The event is free and open to the public, and registrations for the free screening may be made at: wmht.org/screenings.  

Produced by WMHT Content & Engagement Manager Nicole Van Slyke in partnership with the New York State Office of Parks, Recreation & Historic Preservation (OPRHP), the one-hour documentary will explore the history of New York’s park system, including the figures key to its development; examine the importance of conservation efforts in preserving these vital spaces; and discuss what can be done to ensure a vibrant and sustainable future.

From Land to Legacy navigates a host of historical landscapes, from the first American conservation efforts at Niagara Falls to the multicultural narratives of Sojourner Truth and Roberto Clemente State Parks. It will also feature Jones Beach in Long Island, Johnson Hall State Historic Site in Johnstown, and Ganondagan State Historic Site near Rochester. And, OPRHP Chief Diversity Officer Yolanda Bostic Williams will discuss efforts to ensure that all New Yorkers, regardless of socioeconomic background, race or disability, have access to state parks and their amenities.

 For additional details on From Land to Legacy: 100 Years of New York State Parks & Preservation, visit wmht.org/nystateparks.