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.

On July 27, 2023, the Saratoga Springs History Museum welcomed guests for a truly captivating evening as Director of Education Jacqueline Bunge presented “History & Symbolism of Greenridge Cemetery.” Blending art history, local heritage, funerary symbolism, and a deep appreciation for 19th-century mourning culture, Jacqueline guided attendees through the fascinating stories carved into the stones of Saratoga’s most historic cemetery.

History Museum education director Jacqueline Bunge, writer Carol Godette and Burke & Bussing's Mark Phillips discussed the history of William J. Burke and the legacy of the Burke Funeral Home, which has served countless Saratogians with dignity and respect for more than 100 years.

An enriching discussion filled with photos and stories to open up a history of the Spa City that will be new to many people.

Saratoga and George bumped into each other twice—once when we almost cost him his job as commander of the Continental Army and the other when he visited the village on a secret real estate mission. 

Eminent Saratogian Katrina Trask (1853-1922), visionary thinker and founder of Yaddo, left a complex and fascinating legacy from an inspiring life of triumph over devastating losses. 

The Saratoga Springs History Museum gathered members, supporters, volunteers, and board leadership on October 27, 2022, for its Annual Meeting—an evening reflecting on a year of growth, resilience, and remarkable community support. The meeting also included a deeply meaningful moment: the induction of Anthony (Skip) Scirocco (1948–2022) into the Saratoga Springs History Hall of Fame.

Starting in 1914, the Feast of St. Michael was celebrated in late September in Saratoga Springs’ Dublin neighborhood, now known as the Beekman Street Arts District.

John Morrissey was an undefeated bare-knuckle boxing champion who founded Saratoga Race Course and served two terms in the U.S. Congress and one in the New York State Senate.

Speaker: Richard Chait, author of Rails in and Around Saratoga Springs, is a frequent speaker on railroad history in upstate and western New York.

The Saratoga Springs History Museum was recently featured in the Times Union, highlighting the rich history and lingering legends of the Canfield Casino. From its Gilded Age past to modern-day ghost tours, the article explores how history, memory, and community stories continue to bring this iconic Saratoga landmark to life.

A 2017 video from the New York State Military Museum offers a guided tour of the Saratoga Springs History Museum inside the historic Canfield Casino. Featuring museum leadership, the video explores Saratoga’s Gilded Age past, local neighborhood history, hands-on exhibits, and the mission of one of the nation’s oldest historical societies.

The Saratoga Springs History Museum is featured on C-SPAN’s American History TV, with Director James Parillo sharing the history of the Canfield Casino.