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County historian outlines Saratoga 250 events, visitor growth and visitor center plans
Summary
Saratoga County historian Lauren Roberts told the board the Saratoga 250 commission is focusing on public education, heritage tourism and infrastructure improvements, previewing a slate of signature events and a planned Gateway Visitor Center experience while reporting higher recent park visitation.
Lauren Roberts, Saratoga County historian since 2009, told the Board of Supervisors on April 21 that the Saratoga County 250th anniversary commission is focused on three priorities: public education, increasing heritage tourism, and improving infrastructure around historic sites.
Roberts described annual signature events the commission organizes or supports — including a Turning Point Symposium in early May, programming at the Saratoga County Fair, Siege Weekend (held on Columbus Day weekend with living-history interpretation at Fort Hardy Park in…
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