The Saratoga Springs Preservation Foundation is thrilled to announce that our Historic Homes Tour will take place on Saturday, May 10! This year’s tour offers an exclusive glimpse inside private homes along North Broadway and beyond, including hidden gems tucked away on surrounding streets. Don’t miss this opportunity to explore stunning interiors that are typically off-limits to the public!

All ticket sales are non-refundable-If you are unable to attend, please consider your purchase a donation to the Foundation.

Advance discounted Historic Homes Tour tickets are available now for $40 for SSPF members and $50 for non-members. Tickets can be purchased the day of the event for $55 from 10a.m. to 3 p.m. Click here to become a member and receive the member rate on your tickets!

BREAKFAST & BUILDINGS

“A Walk Down Broadway in 1976” with Carol Godette

$35

Flashback to 1976 with Carol Godette as she uses historic photos from Patti Croop to take a virtual “Walk Down Broadway” alongside modern images. Explore this pivotal year and the evolution of Broadway. From mom-and-pop stores to significant architectural changes, this program will offer a nostalgic and insightful look at the businesses and streetscapes that shaped Saratoga’s past.

Carol was born and raised in Saratoga Springs and is a retired teacher from both Greenfield Elementary and Lake Avenue Schools. She is a 2022 Saratoga County History Award recipient, a board member of SoBro Conservancy, and a frequent presenter for the Saratoga Springs Preservation Foundation. Carol Godette’s recent book “On This Spot, Saratoga Springs” highlights some of the Broadway businesses that will be highlighted during this program.

Breakfast & Buildings will start at 9AM at the Senator Edgar T. Brackett House, 605 North Broadway, in the Carriage House at the rear of the property. Breakfast will be provided by The Bread Basket Bakery. Parking is available along North Broadway and Woodlawn Avenue.

LUNCH & LEARN

“The Life and Times of Chauncey Olcott: Saratoga and Beyond,” with Mary Ann Fitzgerald

$35

Join City Historian, Mary Ann Fitzgerald, as she explores the fascinating life and career of Chauncey Olcott, the renowned American stage actor, songwriter, and singer who once called Clinton Street home. Chauncey and his wife, Rita, were deeply involved in the Saratoga Springs community and embraced all the city had to offer.

Mary Ann will trace Olcott’s journey as he wrote and performed in musical productions across the country, many of which graced the stage of Saratoga’s Town Hall Theatre—now the Anthony “Skip” Scirocco Music Hall on the third floor of City Hall. Born and raised in Saratoga, Mary Ann graduated from and worked at Skidmore College before joining the Saratoga Springs History Museum, where she managed the George S. Bolster Collection from 2001 until her appointment as City Historian in 2004.

Lunch & Learn will start at 12PM at the Senator Edgar T. Brackett House, 605 North Broadway, in the Carriage House at the rear of the property. Lunch will be provided by The Bread Basket Bakery. Parking is available along North Broadway and Woodlawn Avenue.

Tickets must be purchased in advance by Wednesday, May 7. There are no physical tickets for the programs. Your name will be on a list at the door.

Tickets are non-refundable. If you are unable to attend it is considered a tax-deductible donation.

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