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DEC Opens Public Archery Range in Saratoga County

July 7, 2021 by Editorial Staff Leave a Comment

Saratoga Sand Plains Archery RangeDEC has opened its first-ever public archery range, Saratoga Sand Plains Archery Range, located in the town of Wilton in Saratoga County, NY. It features 16 targets ranging from five to 50 yards, eight adult lanes, four youth lanes, and four lanes accessed by an elevated platform. [Read more…] about DEC Opens Public Archery Range in Saratoga County

Filed Under: Capital-Saratoga, Recreation Tagged With: DEC, hunting, Sand Plains Archery Range, Wilton

Veteran’s Honor Roll Is One Town’s Lonely Sentinel

January 15, 2021 by Guest Contributor Leave a Comment

Town of Wilton’s Veteran’s Honor RollIn winter, it stands silently like a lonely sentinel, set back from Ballard Road in the Town of Wilton, Saratoga County. Day and night the traffic whizzes by the Veteran’s Honor Roll, yet its presence is overlooked by most. [Read more…] about Veteran’s Honor Roll Is One Town’s Lonely Sentinel

Filed Under: Capital-Saratoga, History Tagged With: Saratoga, Saratoga County, Saratoga County History Center, Saratoga County History Roundtable, Wilton

Murder Trials Of Note In 19th Century Saratoga County

December 31, 2020 by Editorial Staff 4 Comments

Saratoga County NY Map 1856The following record of nineteenth century murder trials in Saratoga County was provided by a Mechanicville correspondent to the Troy Daily Times in 1891:

There have been many noted murder trials in Saratoga county since the first court was held in the town of Stillwater May 10, 1791 – 100 years ago. The court now in session at Ballston Spa meets about five miles from where the first court was held, at the residence of Samuel Clark, near East Line, Judge John Thompson of Stillwater [then] presiding, he having received the appointment as the first judge of Saratoga county from Governor Clinton. [Read more…] about Murder Trials Of Note In 19th Century Saratoga County

Filed Under: Adirondacks & NNY, Capital-Saratoga, History Tagged With: Anti-Rent War, Ballston Spa, Clifton Park, Corinth, Crime and Justice, Judical History, Mechanicville, Milton, Round Lake, Saratoga County, Saratoga Springs, Schuylerville, Town of Day, Wilton

Civil War Weekend Planned For Grant Cottage

June 24, 2018 by Editorial Staff Leave a Comment

Blue Armed RidersTickets are now available for the Civil War Weekend, a fundraiser for The Friends of the Ulysses S. Grant Cottage, which will be held on August 11 and 12 at D.A. Collins’ Ballard Road property in Wilton.

This official bicentennial celebration event of the Town of Wilton will include dozens of Civil War era reenactors. Camp life, infantry, artillery, cavalry drills, battles, and firing demonstrations will bring the period to life. The Iron Jacks, 77th NY Regimental Balladeers, and Veterans in the New Field will provide musical performances during the weekend. Children’s activities, book signings, military artifact displays, food and vendors will offer a weekend full of learning for all ages. [Read more…] about Civil War Weekend Planned For Grant Cottage

Filed Under: Events, History Tagged With: Civil War, Grant's Cottage, Military History, Wilton

Tim Welch: Wilton NY’s Bicentennial, Grant Cottage

June 15, 2018 by Bob Cudmore Leave a Comment

The Historians LogoThis week on The Historians Podcast, producer Tim Welch discusses his documentary on the history of Wilton, the town that led the economic resurgence of Saratoga County New York in the last half of the 20th century.

Welch also discusses the U.S. Grant Cottage historic site, where he is president of the Friends of Grant Cottage.  View the documentary here.  Listen to the podcast here.  [Read more…] about Tim Welch: Wilton NY’s Bicentennial, Grant Cottage

Filed Under: History Tagged With: Podcasts, Wilton

Grant Cottage Opening With New Exhibits

May 24, 2018 by Editorial Staff Leave a Comment

red chess setU.S. Grant Cottage State Historic Site is set to open for the 2018 season on Memorial Day weekend, May 26-28, with new exhibits and the return of a popular program highlighting Cottage caretaker and Civil War veteran Oliver Pendelton Clarke and his wife Martha.

A new exhibit in the Grant Cottage Visitor Center, “Let Us Have Peace: Reconstruction and the 1868 U.S. Presidential Election,” celebrates the 150th anniversary of Ulysses Grant’s first run for President. The exhibit includes items such as a period ballot box, tintype photos, 1868 ballots, and publications covering the election.

[Read more…] about Grant Cottage Opening With New Exhibits

Filed Under: Events, History, New Exhibits Tagged With: Civil War, Grant's Cottage, Wilton

Grant Cottage Seeks Volunteers

April 24, 2018 by Editorial Staff Leave a Comment

Ulysses S. Grant Cottage State Historic Site in Wilton (Saratoga County) has announced they are seeking volunteers to assist with operations throughout the upcoming season.

Volunteer opportunities are available for adults and teens (age 14 and up). Available positions include Tour Guide, Visitor Center Greeter, Education Assistant, and Parking Attendant. Schedules are flexible, and training is provided. No experience is necessary. [Read more…] about Grant Cottage Seeks Volunteers

Filed Under: History Tagged With: Grant's Cottage, Wilton

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