Visiting Ulysses S. Grant Cottage in Wilton, NY, is like stepping into the pages of a history book. The cottage housed General Ulysses S. Grant as he took his final breaths and has remained virtually unchanged since 1885. When visitors enter the cottage, they’ll see the bed on which he died and the floral...
Located within the town of Saratoga, the city of Saratoga Springs has long been a gem in the crown of Upstate New York’s Capital Region. Thanks to the spas and mineral springs, for which it is named, the world-renowned horse racing, and the vibrant local music and arts scene, Saratoga Springs remains an en...
On April 19, 2021, Abigail Jenks, a 20-year-old paratrooper with the U.S. Army, was killed during a training exercise while stationed at Fort Bragg, North Carolina. Abigail was a Saratoga Springs High School grad and Saratoga County resident, as well as a lifelong artist. To honor her daughter’s legacy, Wesley Health Care Center LPN...
Saratoga Springs is filled with art, galleries and workshops. If you’re searching for inspiration or an opportunity to create some art, the return of Family Saturdays is just what you’re looking for. The Tang Teaching Museum and Art Gallery at Skidmore College are offering 90-minute workshops for kids and families to unleash their artistic side....
Saratoga Performing Arts Center announced that it will offer various dance workshops for all children through its partnerships with New York City Ballet (NYCB), National Dance Institute (NDI), and Double H Ranch. These workshops will be offered for free as part of SPAC’s commitment to arts education. Workshops will be customized for young children,...
Welcome back to the track and Saratoga Springs! Opening Day at Saratoga Race Course is on Thursday, July 15, 2021, and to celebrate, the Saratoga Springs Downtown Business Association (DBA) will host a new special event in the downtown area. Prepare for a Day of Live Racing & Music The new event is called...
Saratoga kicked off Pride Month on Thursday evening with a ribbon cutting ceremony to officially unveil the Saratoga Pride Crosswalk. The crosswalk, located between the Congress Park Carousel and Hathorn Springs across Spring Street, donned each color of the rainbow in between its thick white lines. The threat of rain couldn’t dim the rainbow...
Ballston Lake resident James S. Covey will be judging the Sporting Group at the 145th annual Westminster Dog Show Presented by Purina Pro Plan®. The event will take place on June 13th in Tarrytown, NY after being moved from its original date and location due to the pandemic. Covey has been involved with dogs...
It’s always exciting when a local gem of a restaurant or business catches national attention! Get ready to watch Sweet Mimi’s Cafe & Bakery owner Jeanette Liebers on Beat Bobby Flay tomorrow, Thursday, April 29. Sweet Mimi’s Cafe & Bakery posted the announcement yesterday that we can all mark our calendars for 8pm on...
From the unique natural mineral springs to the historic Saratoga Race Course and vibrant downtown community, there are so many reasons to love Saratoga Springs. In a recent survey conducted by TravelMag, Saratoga was named one of the 30 most charming small cities in the entire country. Celebrating Saratoga – Where Health, History &...