The Beat

SPAC Hosts Annual Philadelphia Orchestra “PlayIN” on Amphitheater Stage for Local Musicians

Thursday, August 20 @ 12:45 P.M.

Saratoga Springs, NY— Back by popular demand is The Philadelphia Orchestra “PlayIN” on SPAC’s iconic stage Thursday, August 20 at 12:45 p.m. Trumpet, horn, trombone, euphonium, and tuba players of all ages, levels, and abilities are invited onstage to join Philadelphia Orchestra musicians for a shared music making event.

21,000 Plants in Place and 4,000 More Added Over the Summer

Spectacular perennial garden to open October 17 will provide visitors with unique experiences throughout the seasons

Oyster Bay, NY - Planting Fields Foundation will open its new Oudolf Garden on October 17, the latest landscape addition to the historic property and the most important enhancement since the 1930s when the Olmsted Brothers completed their work on site. Internationally acclaimed landscape designer Piet Oudolf is renowned for his innovative practice integrating sustainability, resilience, ecology, biodiversity, and beauty. He is the leading proponent of the pioneering “New Perennial” movement, cultivating perennials and grasses chosen for their seasonal offerings, structure, and color.

An Interactive Evening of Education and Performance

Albany, NY – On Thursday, August 6, 2026, Schuyler Mansion State Historic Site will host an evening of history and theater inside the mansion, from 5:30pm-7:15pm. This event is free, but advance registration is required.

Staatsburg, N.Y.  (07/16/26) — From photographic scavenger hunts in a stunning landscape along the Hudson River, to village walking tours, and landscape and history hikes – Staatsburgh has several offerings in July and August and throughout the fall season that will get you and your family learning about history out-of- doors, and they are all free!…

And it’s not over: Fort Ticonderoga’s REAL TIME REVOLUTION® presents immersive reenactments of the American Revolution through 2027, as they occurred 250 years ago

Ticonderoga, N.Y.—Fort Ticonderoga is experiencing one of its strongest seasons in its 117-year history, with record-breaking attendance and visitors gathering daily at the site where the Continental Army held the line for American independence in 1776.

Lake George, N.Y. (July 14, 2026) — As the nation continues to celebrate and reflect on the 250th anniversary of American independence, the historic “Repose of the Fallen” procession and memorial ceremony at Lake George Battlefield Park can now be experienced online through the release of an official commemorative video and photo galleries.

Lectures will feature authors, historians, and scholars showcasing a variety of research and perspectives on the Revolutionary period.

Kingston, NY – Senate House State Historic Site is announcing its Voices of Revolution: 250th Anniversary Lecture Series. In commemoration of the 250th anniversary of the American Revolution, attendees can dive a bit deeper into this fascinating period in American History, with talks from authors, scholars, and more. Each will offer their unique perspectives on the American Revolution and the time period surrounding it. All talks will be held on their respective dates at 6:30pm in the site’s Museum Building.

FREE Outdoor Evenings at Olana State Historic Site

Hudson, NY - The Olana Partnership will continue its FREE Third Thursday Outdoor Evenings series on July 16 from 5:00 - 7:00 P.M. at Olana State Historic Site.  Celebrate this special Frederic Church 200 anniversary year, Church’s global travels, and the beauty of the Hudson Valley with free house and landscape access, a special line up of outdoor music from around the world, and a movie on the East Lawn!…

$750,000 Project Part of NY’s 250th American Revolution Commemoration 

New York State Historic Sites Hosting Full Slate of Commemorative Events in 2026 

Crown Point, NY – As part of the state’s 250th commemoration of the American Revolution, the New York State Office of Parks, Recreation and Historic Preservation (OPRHP) is embarking on a $750,000 barracks preservation project at Crown Point State Historic Site. Located on a peninsula on the shores of Lake Champlain, the historic site contains the ruins of two forts, one French and one British. Both played crucial roles in 18th-century military events and the founding of the United States of America.

Redesigned Accessible Wading Pool, Improved Water Slides and Plunge Pool 

The Office of Parks, Recreation and Historic Preservation (OPRHP) today announced the opening of a renovated Peerless Pool complex at Saratoga Spa State Park. The $3.6 million renovation has transformed the “kiddie pool" area utilizing specialized designs to emphasize the park’s natural beauty and promote mental and physical wellness of young park goers. …