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National Museum of Racing and Hall of Fame commemorative blanket giveaway on Monday, Jan. 19

SARATOGA SPRINGS, N.Y. — The National Museum of Racing and Hall of Fame will give the first 25 visitors a free commemorative packable Museum blanket with paid admission on Monday, Jan. 19, Martin Luther King, Jr. Day. The Museum will be open on the holiday from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.

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Racing at the Dawn of the United States exhibition, presented by Adirondack Trust Co., to open Jan. 10

SARATOGA SPRINGS, N.Y. — Coinciding with the United States of America’s national celebration of the 250th anniversary of the nation’s founding, the National Museum of Racing and Hall of Fame will mark the occasion with a special exhibition, Racing at the Dawn of the United States. The exhibition, presented by Adirondack Trust Co., opens Saturday, Jan. 10 in the Museum’s Link Gallery.

Ed Bowen, C. C. Cook, Ray Kerrison named to Joe Hirsch Media Roll of Honor

SARATOGA SPRINGS, N.Y. — Esteemed writers Edward L. Bowen and Ray Kerrison and pioneering photographer Charles Christian “C. C.” Cook have been selected to the National Museum of Racing and Hall of Fame’s Joe Hirsch Media Roll of Honor.

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Whitney family trophy collection gifted to the National Museum of Racing and Hall of Fame

SARATOGA SPRINGS, N.Y. — One of the most significant collections of American thoroughbred racing trophies in the sport’s history — the Whitney family collection — has been bequeathed to the National Museum of Racing and Hall of Fame by the late John Hendrickson, the Museum’s former chairman (2017-2024) who unexpectedly passed away in August 2024.

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Submissions being accepted for 2026 Win, Place, Show Student Art Exhibition

SARATOGA SPRINGS, N.Y. — Submissions for the National Museum of Racing and Hall of Fame’s 2026 Win, Place, Show Student Art Exhibition are now being accepted. The exhibition is for student artists in grades 3-12 from schools throughout the Capital Region and beyond.

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Breeders' Cup handicapping and viewing party Nov. 1 at the Museum

SARATOGA SPRINGS, N.Y. — The National Museum of Racing and Hall of Fame will play host to a Breeders’ Cup handicapping seminar and viewing party on Saturday, Nov. 1 from 3:30 p.m. to 8 p.m. The event is free to attend and open to the public.

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National Museum of Racing and Hall of Fame announces The Racetracks of America: From the Pre-Civil War Days to the 21st Century

SARATOGA SPRINGS, N.Y. — The National Museum of Racing and Hall of Fame will release The Racetracks of America: From the Pre-Civil War Days to the 21st Century, a 440-page coffee table book chronicling the rich history of America’s iconic racetracks, on Aug. 30. The book was produced in partnership with Keeneland Library with underwriting support from Stella Thayer and the Alfred Z. Solomon Charitable Trust. The Racetracks of America can be ordered through the Museum’s website here: The Racetracks of America - The Gift Shop at the National Museum of Racing

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Casino Night to benefit the National Museum of Racing and PDJF Aug. 18 at the Museum

SARATOGA SPRINGS, N.Y. — The National Museum of Racing and Hall of Fame will play host to Casino Night on Monday, Aug. 18 from 6 p.m. to 9:30 p.m. The event is a fundraiser for the Museum and the Permanently Disabled Jockeys Fund (PDJF) sponsored by Live Oak Plantation and the Jockeys’ Guild and catered by Mama Mia’s.

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Special events to highlight National Museum of Racing’s annual Hall of Fame weekend Aug. 1-2

SARATOGA SPRINGS, N.Y. — As part of the yearlong celebration of the National Museum of Racing and Hall of Fame’s 75th anniversary, there will be special Hall of Fame-themed events coinciding with the annual induction weekend celebration Aug. 1-2.

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