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County historian outlines Saratoga County's 250th commemoration plans and tourism push
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County historian Lauren Roberts told the board the Saratoga County 250 commission is focusing on public education, heritage tourism and infrastructure, citing visitor growth at Saratoga National Historical Park and more than $500,000 in grant support for a Gateway Visitor Center and digital interpretive displays.
Lauren Roberts, Saratoga County historian, told the county board on April 21 that the Saratoga County 250 American Revolution Commission is concentrating on three goals—public education, heritage tourism and improving infrastructure at historic sites—as it prepares for the 250th anniversary commemorations in 2026 and 2027.
Roberts, who has served as county historian since 2009, said the commission was created by a 2021 resolution and now includes 13 members, including three supervisors and county staff, and relies on partners such as the Campaign for Saratoga 250 and Saratoga National Historical Park. "We have three main goals in mind. The first is to foster public education. The second is increasing…
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