SSPF Presents: Its Final Summer Sunday Stroll of 2025

On Sunday, August 31, at 10:30AM, join George DeMers for the season’s final Summer Sunday Stroll, “Historic West Side.” Explore the diverse historic West Side neighborhood where Saratoga Springs’ Irish and Italian immigrants and Black community lived. The tour will highlight the settlement of this neighborhood, its rebirth as an arts district, and the rehabilitations that took place in the early 2000s. In addition to highlighting the historic architecture of this area, George will discuss the history of its residents, restaurants, stores, and clubs as well as the impacts of Urban Renewal and revitalization efforts.  The tour meets at the entrance of Gideon Putnam Burying Ground, located on South Franklin Street.

 

The Foundation is grateful for the generous support of the 2025 Summer Series Sponsors: Druthers Brewing Company, and Stewart’s Shops. All Sunday morning tours last approximately 90 minutes and require walking and standing on varied terrain. Tours are limited to 30 participants. The cost per tour is $15 for SSPF members and $20 for non-members. Foundation members with stroll passes need to contact the Foundation’s office to book their Sunday Summer Stroll before the date they choose.

The Foundation looks forward to hosting its annual Autumn Sunday Strolls, which kick off on Sunday, September 14 and continue through Sunday, October 19. Full series announcement coming soon!

For additional information or to purchase tickets to any of the upcoming strolls and events, visit www.saratogapreservation.org, call (518) 587-5030.