The Museum of the Historical Society of Saratoga Springs is located in a charming 1870 Italianate brick building. While the building was originally intended for gambling and elegant dining, the gambling was stopped by "reformers" in the first decade of the 20th century. Museum visitors can, however, walk through the High Stakes Room, which contains some original furnishings and gambling paraphernalia. The Museum also conducts scheduled tours through parts of the Casino, including the dining room with its vaulted, stained-glass ceiling, that are not ordinarily open to the public. The collections include the George S. Bolster Photographic Collection, a photographic archive of over 375,000 images; thousands of historical documents; a significant costume and accessory collection; and thousands of objects from the grand hotels, spas, casinos, neighborhoods, and organizations that form the tapestry of Saratoga Springs history.
Location:
P.O. Box 216, Saratoga Springs New York 12866
Telephone
518 584-6920 Fax 518-581-1477
Other History nearby:
(Manchester) American Museum of Fly Fishing
(Bennington) Bennington Battle Monument
(Bennington) Bennington Museum
(Albany) Cathedral of All Saints
(Albany) Cathedral of the Immaculate Conception
(Glens Falls) Chapman Historical Museum
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06/09 Coming to The Saratoga Springs area
Hebron Maple Festival Hebron CT March16-17 Each year thousands of people come from miles around to enjoy and experience the weekend of maple related events.
Green Mountain Film Festival Montpelier VT March22-31 Culture reigns at the Green Mountain Film Festival, featuring powerful programming on a wide range of subjects, interesting and often unexpected guests, and a convivial atmosphere.
Connecticut Sheep, Wool and Fiber Festival Vernon CT April27 The festival, started in 1909 by the CT Sheep Breeders Association, as a program ""to promote the keeping of sheep in Connecticut"", has evolved and expanded into a premier sheep and fiber festival by providing exhibits, demonstrations and over 60 vendors from the sheep, wool and fiber arena.
Connecticut Sheep and Wool Festival vernon CT April27 The festival started in 1909 by the CT Sheep Breeders Association as a program “to promote the keeping of sheep in Connecticut” has evolved and expanded into a premier sheep and fiber festival.
World's Largest Pancake Breakfast Springfield MA May11 Main Street in Downtown Springfield is turned into the largest pancake breakfast anywhere!
Massachusetts Sheep and Woolcraft Cummington MA May25-26 All Massachusetts sheep producers and woolcraft enthusiasts are invited to participate in this event. Camping is available on the grounds for vendors and exhibitors.
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