Springs, new york but were learning more but the area of literary scenes. Up next we speak with david fisk about the life of solomon, a Saratoga Springs resident who was lured into slavery in his memoir heres a slave inspired the oscarwinning movie. Just across the street is the Historical Marker about Solomon Northup. Lured into slavery at a spot just about a block or two from here and unfortunately he ends up in louisiana as a slave until he could finally become free man again. He wrote heres a slave and has been known to scholars of were starting slavery for a long time for the general public wasnt all aware of it. When the bill came out that changed because he got all kinds of different awards including oscars and it really helped to increase the awareness of the story. Solomon came to saratoga from Washington County about 1834. He had been doing farming over there but he his wife decided to make a change and they came over. She was a very accomplished cook so she was able to get w
SARATOGA SPRINGS, N.Y. — In honor of its 63rd season, Opera Saratoga held a kickoff event outside of the Saratoga Arts building downtown to highlight a number of the performances that will be going on during the 2024 Summer Festival.At the kickoff a group of performers showcased some of the talent attendees would be able […]
SARATOGA SPRINGS, N.Y. — In honor of its 63rd season, Opera Saratoga held a kickoff event outside of the Saratoga Arts building downtown to highlight a number of the performances that will be going on during the 2024 Summer Festival.At the kickoff a group of performers showcased some of the talent attendees would be able […]
SARATOGA SPRINGS, N.Y. — Throughout May, Caffe Lena has been celebrating 64 years since it was founded on May 21, 1960. One of the ways the venue, which has been in continuous operation in the same location ever since opening, will be doing that is through its annual event “Sing in the Streets” this weekend.“This […]