On Sunday, the Saratoga County History Center unveiled its "Black Experiences in Saratoga County" exhibit, telling the stories of Black residents in the county from 1750 to 1950.

“There’s so many stories to tell, so many different dimensions of Black history in Saratoga county,” Jim Richmond said. “But what we were trying to do is make sure we balance the story because the story of people of color in America is very complex and very diverse.”

This 375-square foot room is rich in history, detailing stories from the Tuskegee Airmen, the iconic Hattie’s Chicken Shack, and artifacts saved from an archeological dig of a house from the era.

“We’ve never been able to put together an exhibit that is this comprehensive as this one that goes into that background in some depths, so we are really excited about being able to do that,” Richmond said. “We’re hopeful that we will again be able to expand the exhibit over time as we get more information.”

When he envisioned this exhibit, Richmond wanted visitors to get a true perspective from this time period. That’s why he and his team have made it possible to step back and understand.

Every detail has been perfected to tell the story.

“It’s made for discussion and interaction with the community,” Richmond said. “And to me that’s what history is all about is being able to convey the reality of history and how that connects to today to the larger community, beyond just the people that normally frequent a museum.”

As Richmond says, he’s excited to share what he’s learned with every visitor who steps through the door.

“Of all the history I’ve researched, this is not only the most exciting in terms of topic, but most exciting in terms of reaching out into the community and broadcast this information and this story beyond what we could the normal history buffs,” Richmond said.

The exhibit will be open on Saturdays and Sundays from 12 to 4 p.m. through November.