Saratoga Springs Visitor Center
297 BroadwayCelebrate Women’s Equality Day with a Revolutionary Ride Through History
Everyone knows Saratoga was the turning point of the Revolutionary War—but did you know it also helped spark a revolution that changed democracy forever?
This Women’s Equality Day, August 26, hop aboard a 45-minute trolley tour that brings to life the untold stories of Saratoga’s powerful role in the fight for women’s suffrage. From bold activists to savvy strategists, discover the fierce women—and a few surprising allies—who made history right here in Saratoga.
🌟 Meet the legends: Learn why icons like Susan B. Anthony and Carrie Chapman Catt gathered in Saratoga to fuel the suffrage movement.
🌟 Honor the Sheroes: Uncover the contributions of local changemakers like Kathryn Starbuck and Ellen Hardin Walworth, who helped shape the future of our democracy.
🌟 Follow the money: Find out how publisher Frank Leslie’s fortune—and his wife Miriam Leslie’s bold move—financed the vote for millions of women.
After the ride, step into the Saratoga History Museum in Congress Park, home to a special exhibit on Miriam Leslie and a treasure trove of stories from the city’s radical past.
Hop on. Dig deep. Be inspired.
History isn’t just in the books—it’s on the streets of Saratoga.
📅 Date: Aug 26 at 11 AM
🕐 Tour Duration: 45 minutes
📍Starting Point: Saratoga Springs Visitor Center - 297 Broadway, Saratoga Springs, NY 12866, United States
🎟️Tickets: $35.00 Per Person (Includes Museum Admission)
Tue, Aug 26, 2025 11:00 AM - 12:00 PM
Saratoga Springs Visitor Center
297 Broadway
The mission of the Historical Society of Saratoga Springs is to foster public education and chronicle the story of Saratoga Springs’ history by operating the History Museum, conducting programs, and collecting, preserving, exhibiting and interpreting materials that document the city’s social, political, economic, geological and cultural history.
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