The Saratoga History Museum thanks Hudson Mohawk Magazine and Sanctuary Radio for a recent interview at the Canfield Casino. Museum Director James Parillo discusses leadership, community support, ghost tours, Saratoga Springs history, and the upcoming Founders exhibit.

WTEN+’s Upstate Archives visited the Saratoga Springs History Museum to explore the mineral springs behind Saratoga’s name. In a conversation with Executive Director Jamie Parillo, the episode highlights the Saratoga fault, naturally carbonated waters, Indigenous history, early resort growth, and the 1908 Anti-Pumping Act that helped protect the springs for future generations.

At our 142nd Annual Meeting, held in the historic Canfield Casino, Museum Director James Parillo invited guests on a fast-moving, 140-year journey through the life of the Saratoga Springs History Museum—its origins, its champions, its close calls, and the work that continues today.

The Saratoga Springs History Museum has officially reopened its extensively updated Indigenous history exhibit, and it’s one of the most important—and thought-provoking—spaces in the entire building.

Discover Saratoga’s All Access podcast visits the Saratoga Springs History Museum inside the Canfield Casino. Program Director Charlie Kuenzel shares Gilded Age stories, high-stakes gambling history, and the haunted moments that led to Ghost Hunters—plus how the museum preserves Saratoga’s identity today.

Ghost Tours return to the Canfield Casino at the Saratoga Springs History Museum July 2–Aug 29, 2025 (Mon/Wed/Fri, 11:00–12:30). Hear firsthand accounts of paranormal activity—mysterious sounds, strange scents, and sightings like the “lady in white”—and explore Saratoga’s opulent, eerie landmark. Ages 10+; reservations recommended.

On the evening of Thursday, May 15, 2025, guests gathered at 1 E. Congress Street in the Canfield Casino to welcome a rather unexpected visitor back to Saratoga Springs: President James Madison himself.

On December 12th, the historic Canfield Casino in Saratoga Springs came alive with intrigue, elegance, and excitement as guests gathered for the highly anticipated Murder Mystery Gala & Dinner. With its grand halls, ornate chandeliers, and storied history, the casino provided the perfect setting for an evening of suspense and style.

On November 14, 2024, the Saratoga Springs History Museum traded snow flurries for summer thunder as guests packed into the gallery for The Travers: Saratoga’s Midsummer Derby – Celebrating the Legacy with Authors Brien Bouyea and Michael Veitch. For one brisk autumn evening, everyone in the room was transported trackside to hot August afternoons, roaring crowds, and some of the most unforgettable moments in American racing.

On October 23, the Saratoga Springs History Museum held its 141st Annual Meeting inside the historic Canfield Casino—an evening that blended institutional updates, community tradition, and a powerful story about a woman who helped “buy” women’s right to vote.

The Ghosts of Saratoga Trolley Tour was recently featured on WNYT NewsChannel 13, highlighting Saratoga Springs’ most haunted locations. Blending local history with paranormal stories, the tour offers a unique nighttime experience just in time for Halloween.

On September 19, 2024, the Saratoga Springs History Museum welcomed guests for a powerful and richly detailed program: “The Bemis Heights Regiment: The 77th New York Volunteers in the Civil War”, presented by renowned journalist and local historian Chris Carola.

On August 21, the Saratoga Springs History Museum welcomed a packed and enthusiastic audience for “Secretariat’s Legacy: The Greatest Racehorse and His Enduring Impact on Saratoga Springs.” For one memorable evening, guests explored the unmatched story of America’s most famous racehorse — not only his Triple Crown triumphs, but the deep and lasting imprint he left on Saratoga Springs itself.

The Saratoga Springs History Museum has officially launched a groundbreaking new AI-narrated Self-Guided Audio Tour, offering visitors an immersive way to explore Saratoga’s rich history through cutting-edge technology.

WNYT NewsChannel 13 toured the Saratoga Springs History Museum’s Ghost Tours at the Canfield Casino in Congress Park. Explore Saratoga’s haunted history, stories from inside the 154-year-old building, and legends tied to the Walworth Collection—plus tour dates every Monday, Wednesday, and Friday starting Aug. 5 2024 at 11 AM.

WTEN News covered the reopening of the Saratoga Springs History Museum inside the historic Canfield Casino. Following renovations, the museum is welcoming visitors on weekends through April 28, with expanded summer hours planned—just in time for increased tourism and the upcoming Belmont Stakes in Saratoga Springs.

The Saratoga Springs History Museum was thrilled to welcome guests to our annual Murder Mystery Gala & Fundraiser, an evening filled with suspense, spirited performances, and unforgettable moments inside the historic Canfield Casino.

On November 9, 2023, the Saratoga Springs History Museum welcomed educator and Saratoga native Warren Dart for an extraordinary evening devoted to the history and heroism of the Tuskegee Airmen—the first African American military aviators in the U.S. Armed Forces—and to the remarkable life of his father, Lt. Col. Clarence W. Dart, one of their own.

On October 25, 2023, museum visitors stepped back into the world of 1777 as Saratoga Springs History Museum Director James Parillo delivered an engaging, deeply detailed presentation on the Battles of Saratoga and the everyday realities of the soldiers who fought, suffered, and persevered during one of the most pivotal moments of the American Revolution.

On August 17, 2023, the Saratoga Springs History Museum welcomed transportation historian Richard Chait for a captivating presentation on one of the most remarkable—and surprisingly short-lived—chapters in local railroad history: The Saratoga Limited, a luxury express train that once made the journey from New York City to Saratoga Springs in an astonishing 3.5 hours.