Sunday Strolls

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Each year, the Saratoga Springs Preservation Foundation holds weekly Sunday Strolls as part of its annual education programs. Initially held only during the summer, the series now stretches into the fall. The growing popularity of these strolls, along with our well-attended presentations, demonstrates how much residents and visitors want to learn about our community’s architecture and history.

The 2026 Sunday Stroll Series will include 20 tours from June through October. The Summer Series will include 13 tours, including three new tours, from June 14 – September 6, and the Autumn Series will include 7 tours from September 13 – October 25.

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2026 Summer Sunday Stroll Schedule

Sunday, June 14, 2026 | 10:30AM
Wealth & Wellness: Franklin Square
Tickets: SSPF Members $15 | Non-Members $20

Carrie Woerner, NYS Assemblywoman and former SSPF Executive Director, will lead a tour through the architecturally rich historic Franklin Square area. The neighborhood is characterized by beautiful Greek Revival houses, which became occupied by wealthy part-time and full-time residents of the city as the population began to grow. As you walk through Saratoga’s oldest residential neighborhood, Carrie will share architectural insights and point out one of the city’s oldest remaining residences. This tour is sponsored by Olde Bryan Inn.
The tour meets at the NW corner of Division Street and Railroad Place.

Sunday, June 21, 2026| 10:30AM
Broadway in 1874
Tickets: SSPF Members $15 | Non-Members $20

Step back into the vibrant summer of 1874, a time when the city was at the height of its fame, on a guided walking tour of Broadway led by Gloria May. This stroll transports you to a time when the city was at the height of its fame, inviting you to meet the people who roamed the streets of town during that era. Gloria will highlight the remarkable architecture of the Second Empire era, featuring four grand hotels showcasing ornate designs with mansard roofs and sweeping porches. This tour is sponsored by Olde Bryan Inn.
The tour meets at the corner of Congress Street & Broadway.

Sunday, June 28, 2026 | 10:30AM
Post Time!
Tickets: SSPF Members $15 | Non-Members $20

Georgia Horner leads this walking tour offering a fresh perspective on Saratoga’s world of racing—beyond the grandstands and finish lines. Explore the area surrounding the Saratoga Race Course, revealing the traditions, rivalries, and rituals that define Saratoga’s racing scene. This tour is sponsored by Olde Bryan Inn.

This tour does not enter the Saratoga Race Course, including the Oklahoma Track, or the National Racing Museum and Hall of Fame.
The tour meets at the SE corner of Nelson and Union avenues.

Sunday, July 5, 2026 | 10:30AM
Down in the Valley: Exploring the Gut
Tickets: SSPF Members $15 | Non-Members $20

Alexandra Morgan leads this walking tour of the area behind Broadway known as “The Gut,” which was home to many working-class and Jewish families who made important contributions to the community. Wander the same streets where grocers sold kosher meats beside oyster houses, where bathhouses promised cures for everything from insomnia to indigestion, and where summer boarders came seeking both mineral waters and a welcoming community. This tour is sponsored by Olde Bryan Inn.
The tour meets at the NW corner of Putnam and Spring Streets, at the historic Hathorn Spring.

Sunday, July 12, 2026 | 10:30AM
Mail Order Houses of Saratoga
Tickets: SSPF Members $15 | Non-Members $20

This walking tour, led by Madison C. Squires, highlights the “Kit House” era. During this period, a person could drop an order form and check in the mail and receive an entire house in return! Walk along East and Pinewood avenues where many of these early “DIY” houses remain. This tour is sponsored by Olde Bryan Inn.
The tour meets at the NW corner of Lake and East avenues.

Sunday, July 19, 2026 | 10:30AM
Historic West Side
Tickets: SSPF Members $15 | Non-Members $20

Led by George Demers, this tour explores the diverse historic West Side neighborhood where Saratoga Springs’ Irish and Italian immigrants and Black community lived. A neighborhood rich in history, you will learn about its architecture, residents, stores, and clubs as well as the impacts of Urban Renewal and revitalization efforts. This tour is sponsored by Olde Bryan Inn.
The tour meets at the entrance of Gideon Putnam Burying Ground, located on South Franklin Street.

Sunday, July 26, 2026 | 10:30AM
Summer Cottages of North Broadway
Tickets: SSPF Members $15 | Non-Members $20

Stroll North Broadway with Executive Director, Samantha Bosshart, as she highlights the architecture and shares entertaining stories of those who built and resided in the grand residences. Take in North Broadway, an area of Saratoga Springs well known for beautiful large residences houses where some of the city’s most prominent people resided. These extravagant residences often included barns, stables, and carriage houses as additions to the property. This tour is sponsored by Olde Bryan Inn.
The tour meets in front of Witt Construction, 563 North Broadway. 

Sunday, August 2, 2026 | 10:30AM
Greenridge Cemetery
Tickets: SSPF Members $15 | Non-Members $20

Embark on a walking tour of Greenridge Cemetery led by Gloria May. Established in 1844 as part of the rural cemetery movement, this stroll delves into the history of the individuals of Saratoga Springs with connections to Greenridge. Designed as a peaceful, park-like landscape where art, nature, and memory converge, this tour takes you along the cemetery’s winding paths, highlighting the notable residents buried there.
The tour meets at the Lincoln Avenue entrance to Greenridge Cemetery.

Sunday, August 9, 2026 | 10:30AM
Find Me in Congress Park
Tickets: SSPF Members $15 | Non-Members $20

Join Patrice Mastrianni as she shares facts, folklore, and tales about Congress Park where visitors came to socialize and sip its famed natural spring waters.
The tour meeting location will be announced soon.

Sunday, August 16, 2026 | 10:30AM
Mom & Pops of the East Side
Tickets: SSPF Members $15 | Non-Members $20

Carol Godette will lead a tour through a concentrated area of the East Side that once teemed with neighborhood shops and markets, sharing the history of these stores and their owners.
The tour meets at the intersection of North and East Harrison streets.

Sunday, August 23, 2026 | 10:30AM
Horsin’ Around North Broadway
Tickets: SSPF Members $15 | Non-Members $20

In this updated tour, Executive Director Samantha Bosshart is joined by Brien Bouyea of the National Museum of Racing and Hall of Fame to highlight those associated with horseracing and the beautiful architecture of North Broadway. This engaging stroll explores the deep ties between Saratoga Springs’ famed North Broadway and the city’s rich horse racing heritage.
The tour meets in front of Witt Construction, 563 North Broadway.

Sunday, August 30, 2026 | 10:30AM
Breezing Through Saratoga: R. Newton Brezee Homes
Tickets: SSPF Members $15 | Non-Members $20

Executive Director Samantha Bosshart will highlight the houses designed by carpenter-turned-architect, R. Newton Brezee, on the East Side of Saratoga Springs. This tour is sponsored by Springwater Bed & Breakfast. 
The tour meeting location will be announced soon.

Sunday, September 6, 2026 | 10:30AM
The Spa Complex
Tickets: SSPF Members $15 | Non-Members $20

Discover the architecture and landscape of the significant National Historic Landmark, Saratoga Spa State Park. Stroll leader Linda Harvey will cover the original goals for the Spa Complex. As you walk, learn about the many buildings constructed in the park, and the landscape plan that included walking trails as well as the Avenue of the Pines.
The tour meets outside of the Hall of Springs located at 108 Avenue of the Pines.