Celebrate Women’s Equality Day with The SHEratoga Tour – A Journey Through History and HerStory

Saratoga Springs, NY (July 31, 2025) – This Women’s Equality Day, August 26, the Saratoga Springs History Museum and Saratoga Springs Visitor Center invite the public to step aboard The SHEratoga Tour, a 45-minute trolley experience that brings Saratoga’s trailblazing women to life. Far beyond the city’s famed Revolutionary War legacy, Saratoga played a pivotal role in the “Bloodless Revolution” that ultimately granted American women the right to vote.

The SHEratoga Tour shines a spotlight on the courageous women and influential allies who transformed the fight for democracy. Riders will discover:

• National Icons like Susan B. Anthony and Carrie Chapman Catt, who strategically gathered in Saratoga to rally the suffrage cause.
• Local Sheroes such as Kathryn Starbuck and Ellen Hardin Walworth, whose
  tireless efforts helped shape New York’s—and the nation’s—path to equality.
• The Power of Legacy, with the fascinating story of Miriam Leslie, who boldly used her inheritance to finance the final push for women’s voting rights.

“This tour is more than a ride, it’s a celebration of the women whose voices and vision helped reshape our democracy,” said Nancy Brown, Tour Guide. “On Women’s Equality Day, we honor the legacy of these Sheroes and invite our community to connect with the history that still inspires progress today.”

Following the trolley experience, guests are invited to visit the Saratoga History Museum in Congress Park, featuring a special exhibit on Miriam Leslie and a rich collection of artifacts highlighting Saratoga’s role in the fight for women’s equality.

Event Details:

Date: Monday, August 26, 2025

Tour Duration: 45 minutes

Starting Point: The Saratoga Springs Visitor Center

Includes Museum Admission