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Saratoga’s Petrified Sea Garden
Postcard view of Petrified Sea Garden Carol Godette is a Saratoga Springs native and retired elementary school teacher who is a regular contributor to Simply Saratoga magazine and has published ...
Memories of Sand Hill Road
Mary Carlson is a lifelong Greenfield resident who has written stories of her experiences growing up there. Her memories of attending Daketown School are featured in the recent film “Town ...
History of Saratoga – Doctor Helen Hosmer: A Life of Service and Adventure
Dr. Helen Hosmer 1884-1966 Dave Waite has a lifelong interest in regional history and the Adirondacks. He has authored articles in the New York Archives magazine and many other regional ...
The East Line Hamlet: A Forgotten Crossroads
Methodist Episcopal Church, built 1809 Amy Shannon, an American storyteller from upstate New York, channels the strength of women through her prolific writing. Running the popular book review site “Amy’s ...
July Was Not a Good Month for Fred Currier
Waterford Town Constable Fred Currier Russ VanDervoort is the Waterford Town Historian, leader of the Waterford Canal and Towpath Society and a Trustee of the Saratoga County History Center. He ...
An Evening with John Denver
Michael Murray is a 4th generation Saratogian fascinated by the history of Saratoga Springs and the people who made that history. Mike’s previous articles include “A West Side Story” about ...
Breaking the Gothic Line
Photo provided by The Saratoga County History Center. Don Carola Is a local history buff and Revolutionary War reenactor. He is a retired manager for the NYS Office of Information ...
Saratoga Beyond the Battlefield
Saratoga Beyond the Battlefield Aidan Cahill While the most notable contribution of Saratoga County to the American story may be the battles that took place here, it’s not where our ...
The Founders’ Vision for American Independence
This Independence Day, it is worth reflecting on what the Founding Fathers meant when they used the term “independence.” On one level, July 4th is about our national independence, securing ...
The Battle of Saratoga: The Turning Point of the Revolutionary War
As we celebrate the 250th anniversary of our country, it’s a perfect time to reflect on some of the events that led to America’s Independence from British rule. The Saratoga ...
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