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Saratoga Springs, NY - On, Sunday, September 21 at 10:30AM, join Alexandra Morgan for the Autumn Stroll, “Down in the Valley: Exploring the Gut.” This tour will focus on Saratoga Spring’s historic “Gut” neighborhood- a culturally diverse region of the city whose success was due to the thriving Jewish community residing in the area and running businesses there.
The “Gut” got its name because of the topography of the region, as the neighborhood sits within a natural valley between Broadway and Circular streets. Historically, the “Gut” neighborhood has been a central location for artists and other creative minds who find themselves in Saratoga Springs. One of the most popular establishments for the arts in Saratoga Springs, Caffè Lena, can be found within the “Gut” at 47 Phila Street. The prestigious Caffè Lena is the oldest continuously running Folk music café in the United States. This tour meets at the northwest corner of Putnam and Spring streets at the Hathorn Spring.
On Sunday, September 28 at 10:30AM, join Gloria May for the Autumn Stroll, “Historic Congress Park”. This stroll is centered around Saratoga Spring’s famous Congress Park- a beautiful and historic leisure location for all who find themselves in Saratoga’s downtown area. This tour meets at the Brackett gates entrance to Congress Park.
The “Down in the Valley: Exploring the Gut” and the “Historic Congress Park” tours are generously sponsored by Circular Manor; a Victorian bed and breakfast located in the heart of Historic Downtown Saratoga Springs.
The Foundation is especially grateful for the generous support of the 2025 Autumn Series Sponsor: The Market Bar and Café at Franklin Square Market.
All Sunday morning tours last approximately 90 minutes and require walking and standing on varied terrain. Tours will be limited to thirty and tickets must be purchased in advance. The cost per tour is $15 for SSPF members and $20 for non-members. For additional information on the Autumn Sunday Strolls or to purchase tickets visit www.saratogapreservation.org, call (518) 587-5030, or email Dianne Winter, Development Director, at dwinter@saratogapreservation.org
Founded in 1977, the Saratoga Springs Preservation Foundation is a not-for-profit organization that promotes the preservation and enhancement of the architectural, cultural, and landscaped heritage of Saratoga Springs.
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Image: The Gut - Caffe Lena entrance