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Episode 6
Charlie Kuenzel & Jamie Parillo (Saratoga History Museum)
In this episode, our host Steve Cully (who, may I remind you, is the greatest podcast host in the universe) interviews Jamie Parillo and Charlie Kuenzel: Executive Director and President respectively of the Saratoga History Museum! They talk to us about the fantastic exhibits currently on display, the fascinating history behind them, and - perhaps most importantly - the GHOSTS that haunt the halls of the museum! You won't want to miss this episode; ESPECIALLY if you're a Saratoga fan!
00:07 - Introduction
01:25 - A Brief History of Jamie Parillo: Schuylerville Hometown, Saratoga Battlefield
03:08 - A Brief History of Charlie Kuenzel: Saratoga Hometown, Teaching Science, Writing
05:04 - Charlie’s Involvement in Astronomy
06:17 - Why are People so Fascinated by Saratoga and its Community?
08:53 - Steve’s Football Coaching Experience: How it’s Socially Different
09:32 - Saratoga’s Broad Appeal: Safety, Economy, Community
12:32 - The Saratoga History Museum: Founded October 16th, 1883!
14:08 - Some of Saratoga’s Biggest Events: Gilded Age, 1900s Recession… Constant Reinvention!
16:38 - Saratoga Horse-Racing: How it Started in 1847, and How it’s Evolved
19:19 - Museum Membership: What it Entails, What it Offers
21:10 - Women’s Designer Footwear: An In-Depth Exhibit of Victorian Fashion! Closing in January!
22:38 - Hotel Exhibit: A Step Back Into Old Saratoga’s Spectacular Stays!
24:29 - Saratoga Water: The Effects of its “Healing” Minerals, and How it Started the Town
27:08 - The Orientation Gallery: An Introductory Overview
28:51 - The Canfield Casino: Highest Stakes in the Country! Visit the Recreated High Stakes Room!
30:18 - The Bolster Collection: Snapshots From the Past! Copies Available!
32:11 - Educational Outreach Series: Teaching Local Schoolchildren About Saratoga!
33:36 - GHOSTS! SPOOKS! SPECTERS!
36:10 - Confirmed Spiritual Activity… More Than Just a Story!
37:38 - Ghost Tours are Available… If You Dare!
38:23 - Jamie’s Own Tale of Supernatural Experiences: Mischievous Poltergeists!
40:15 - Charlie’s Experience with Specters: Photographic Evidence! From Skeptic to Believer!
42:26 - Demi Lovato Gives a Thumbs-Up: Ghosts are Definitely There!
43:37 - Upcoming Events: Feast of Saint Michael, Public Ghost Tours!
44:49 - Charlie’s Testimony: Why You Should Visit the History Museum!
45:58 - How Can a Teacher Book a Class Tour?
46:31 - Closing Remarks: How to Get in Touch
PRODUCTION NOTE: The opinions reflected in this podcast are not indicative of the views of Saratoga Business Report, SaratogaBride.com LLC, Saratoga TODAY, Glens Falls TODAY, or Spa City Digital.
Details
Host
Steve Cully
Guests
Jamie Parillo
Charlie KuenzelRuntime
48 min 15 sec
Airdate
September 22, 2022
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